AA01
category
Cellulitis of external ear
Definition
A diffuse subacute bacterial infection of the soft tissues of the external ear, most commonly due to beta-haemolytic streptococci. It may arise within an apparently healthy external ear but may complicate both inflammatory and infective forms of otitis externa.
Exclusions
- Erysipelas of external ear
(1B70.01) - Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin
(1B70.2) - Streptococcal cellulitis of skin
(1B70.1)
Also indexed as
Cellulitis of auricleCellulitis of external auditory canalCellulitis of external earCellulitis of pinna