Abstract
The field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has seen many advances in the treatment and prognosis of malignant external otitis (MEO). However, establishing the resolution of the infection remains problematic. A recent report suggests that indium 111-labeled white blood cell scintigraphy may be a reliable and timely indicator of resolution of infection. We present a case of a false-negative white blood cell scan in a patient with persistent MEO. A discussion of this case and a review of the literature illustrate that there continues to be no 'gold standard' for establishing MEO resolution.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 444-448 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology |
Volume | 103 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- external otitis
- indium
- indium radioisotope
- leukocytes
- osteomyelitis
- radionuclide studies
- scintigraphy
- temporal bone
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology