Otitis externa
- G1Localized, local intervention indicated
- G2Oral intervention indicated (e.g., antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral)
- G3IV antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral intervention indicated; invasive intervention indicated
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the outer ear and ear canal. Contributory factors include excessive water exposure (swimmer's ear infection) and cuts in the ear canal. Symptoms include fullness, itching, swelling and marked discomfort in the ear and ear drainage.
Navigational noteChanges associated with radiation to external ear (pinnae) are graded under Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Dermatitis radiation.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10033072 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.