II. Pathophysiology
- Often complication of Otitis Externa
- Abscess of skin overlying ear canal cartilage
- Involves lateral third of external auditory canal
- Staphylococcal aureus most common cause
III. Signs and symptoms
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Furuncle may completely occlude ear canal
- May result in Hearing Loss
- May cause tenderness and induration
- Exquisite tenderness on auricle manipulation
- Spontaneous rupture of Furuncle relieves pain
- Purulent drainage may be seen
IV. Differential Diagnosis
V. Course
- Most Furuncles resolve spontaneously
- Incision and Drainage is rarely needed
VI. Management
- Warm compresses
- Incise and drain abscess if needed
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Antibiotics if needed
- Indications
- Cellulitis surrounding Furuncle
- Fever
- Regional Lymphadenopathy
- Penicillinase resistant preparations
- Indications