Furunculosis of EAC presentation : presentation for medical Students

Furunculosis of EAC presentation

Boil in EAC

Introduction

  • It is a form of otitis externa occurring from single hair follicle infection
  • This is an infectious inflammatory condition
  • Anatomically, There are hair follicles in the EAC which  can get infected and may form small abscess which is presents as otitis externa
  • Diagnosis of furunculosis is made after examination
  • It is also called boil

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