L'otite externe maligne [a propos de deux observation]

ABSTRACT

Malignant external otitis is a progressive necrotizing otitis, it's a rare severe and evolutif clinical entity, old diabetics are the most victim. Pseudomonas bacteria responsible in the most cases. Pronostic vital can be affected, treatment must be energic, rapid and well adapted. The authors report two old diabetic women presenting a malignant external otitis and discuss etiopathogenic, physiopathologic, diagnosis and treatment of this illness