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Cellulitis of external ear
Celulite da orelha externa
CategoryDefinition
A diffuse subacute bacterial infection of the soft tissues of the external ear, most commonly due to beta-haemolytic streptococci. It may arise within an apparently healthy external ear but may complicate both inflammatory and infective forms of otitis externa.
Exclusions
- Erysipelas of external ear
- Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin
- Streptococcal cellulitis of skin
Index Terms
Cellulitis of external earCellulitis of external auditory canalCellulitis of pinnaCellulitis of auricle