A Novel Topical Treatment for Keratosis Obturans.
Otol Neurotol
; 42(10): e1503-e1506, 2021 12 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To present and evaluate the treatment of keratosis obturans (KO) using miconazole/triamcinolone 0.1% crème gauzes. STUDYDESIGN:
A retrospective clinical capsule report. PATIENTS Twelve patients diagnosed with KO between January 2000 and July 2020 visiting our tertiary hospital setting, were retrospectively reviewed.INTERVENTIONS:
Either miconazole/triamcinolone 0.1% crème gauzes or periodic microscopic removal of the keratin plug. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
No evidence of disease during microscopic inspection of the ear canal.RESULTS:
Successful treatment with miconazole/triamcinolone 0.1% gauzes was seen in 4/7 patients (57%) and successful treatment of periodic cleaning of the ear canal was seen in 1/5 patients (20%).CONCLUSIONS:
Topical treatment of KO with miconazole/triamcinolone 0.1% crème gauzes in the ear canal could be considered as a treatment option for patients diagnosed with KO.
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Otopatias
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Ceratose
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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