Abstract
Erythema of the ear lobe in the context of Lyme disease is caused by either borrelial lymphocytoma or localized erythema migrans. Here we present a case of chondritis limited to the ear cartilage caused by Lyme disease. The patient was treated with ceftriaxone with complete resolution of symptoms.
Keywords:
ENT; Lyme disease; chondritis; otolaryngologic manifestations.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Borrelia / drug effects*
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Cartilage Diseases / diagnosis*
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Cartilage Diseases / microbiology
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Ear Cartilage / microbiology
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Ear Cartilage / pathology*
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Erythema Chronicum Migrans / diagnosis*
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Erythema Chronicum Migrans / drug therapy
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Erythema Chronicum Migrans / etiology
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Female
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Humans
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Ceftriaxone