Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2013 Apr;56(4):191-200. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.4.191.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Otalgia

• Yoo MH
• Park HJ

• KMID: 1426493
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.4.191

Abstract

Otalgia is a common symptom with diverse causes due to its complex sensory innervations. It can be broadly classified into two groups. Primary (otogenic) otalgia is defined as pain resulting from ear diseases and secondary (referred) otalgia arises from pathologic processes and structures other than the ear. Its workup is complex and no simple algorithm exists. In this review, authors collected and analyzed articles on otalgia and described anatomical considerations and clinical evaluation of otalgia, and outlined various causes and treatment options for primary and referred otalgia.

Keyword

Facial pain; Primary otalgia; Referred otalgia

MeSH Terms

Ear
Ear Diseases
Earache
Facial Pain
Pathologic Processes