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Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, [1] is inflammation of the ear canal. [2] It often presents with ear pain , swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing . [ 2 ] Typically there is pain with movement of the outer ear . [ 3 ]
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes H60-H95 within Chapter VIII: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process should be included in this category.
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]
Diagnosing bullous myringitis involves using an otoscope to spot distinctive white sack-like structures on the eardrum.Ear pain is the primary complaint. However, differentiating it from acute otitis media can be difficult, leading to early misdiagnosis.The rarity of bullous myringitis, especially compared to acute otitis media, can result in common misdiagnoses.
Serous otitis media (otitis media with effusion) No signs of infection Prominent hearing loss May have history of URI or acute otitis media Otitis externa: Swimming Psoriasis Seborrheic dermatitis: Q-tips in the ear Bilateral pain Scaling Itching Pain exacerbated when ear is pulled May see granulation tissue in canal on exam Necrotizing/malignant
CT scan: Otitis media (simple arrow) and mastoiditis (double arrow) of the right side (left side in image). The external auditory canal is partially occupied by suppuration (triple arrow). 44-year-old woman. The diagnosis of mastoiditis is clinical—based on the medical history and physical examination.
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes H60-H62 within Chapter VIII: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process should be included in this category.
Long term otitis media (or 'glue ear') [2] Insertion of a tympanostomy tube. [4] [5] [6] If aspiration is performed as part of the insertion, the risk of tympanosclerosis occurring increases. [7] Risk also increases if a larger tube is used, [8] or if the procedure is repeated. [9] Atherosclerosis [10]