ReFLEXions: Ear Canal Pathology Panel

Monday, October 2, 2023

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: 206AB

Moderator(s)

Cameron C. Wick, MD

Associate Professor
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Panelist(s)

EP

Elizabeth L. Perkins, MD

Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville , TN, United States
DG

Deepa Galaiya, MD

Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins, USA

This panel will expand on and explore challenges related to medical management of external ear canal pathology. It will highlight pearls in the diagnosis and treatment of the following disorders: dermatologic pathology involving the ear canal and conchal bowl (including eczema, psoriasis, pruritis, contact dermatitis) infectious etiologies of the canal and tympanic membrane (including otomycosis, allergic inflammation); as well as common challenges in ear canal management such as hearing aids, geriatric concerns and indications for operative intervention. Effective medical and topical treatments will be highlighted, as well as any evidence-based recommendations regarding behavioral modifications.

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the differences between various dermatologic conditions of the external ear canal, including eczema, psoriasis and contact/allergic dermatitis.
Identify topical and behavioral modifications effective for improving various pathologies of the external ear, including dermatologic and infectious diseases.
Recognize indications for surgical intervention in external ear pathology.