1F23.16
Candida otomycosis
Otomicose por Candida
CategoryDefinition
Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis. The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation of the eardrum.
Index Terms
Candida otomycosisCandida otitis externaCandidosis of external earOtomycosis due to Candidacandidal otomycosiscandidal otitis externaotitis externa in candidiasisotitis externa candida