Imaging
Most authors support CT initially, but CT fails to diagnose early osteomyelitis since 30% bone destruction needed for detection
MRI more sensitive for intracranial complications
Labs
WBC usually normal or slightly elevated
Left shift uncommon
Elevated ESR and CRP
Differentiates from MOE from acute<unk> l otitis or<unk> y
However, not required for diagnosis
Most authors support CT initially, but CT fails to diagnose early osteomyelitis since 30% bone destruction needed for detection
MRI more sensitive for intracranial complications
WBC usually normal or slightly elevated
Left shift uncommon
Elevated ESR and CRP
Differentiates from MOE from acute<unk> l otitis or<unk> y
However, not required for diagnosis
Differentiates from MOE from acute<unk> l otitis or<unk> y
However, not required for diagnosis
Malignant otitis externa
Auricular hematoma
Acute otitis media
Auricular perichondritis
Traumatic iritis
Cholesteatoma
Mastoiditis
Contact dermatitis