Diseases of the Ear — Flashcards

Type _____ tympanogram indicates reduced compliance and normal pressure, seen in otosclerosis and tympanosclerosis

Type _____ tympanogram indicates normal compliance but negative pressure due to eustachian tube obstruction

Tympanic membrane perforates in the _____ quadrant of pars tensa in the stage of suppuration of ASOM

Where is the perforation seen in atticoantral type of CSOM?Attic (Pars _____) OR Marginal (PS quadrant)

In otosclerosis, the _____ conduction is impaired but the bone conduction is normal

Painting the drum with 2% solution of _____; perforation stands out as a black spot against white background seen in Bonsain's test done for tubotympanic type of CSOM.

_____ is a common cause of malignant otitis externa, whereupon the causative organism can spread into deeper tissues and presents with exquisite ear pain and drainage

_____ is pyogenic inflammation of middle ear cleft lasting for < 3 weeks

Retracted tympanic membrane usually appears dull and _____.

_____ is excision of the entire stapes (superstructure + footplate) and placing a piston in its place, done for otosclerosis