Diseases of the Ear — Flashcards

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

Cholesteatoma causes bone destruction by _____

"Basal cell layer of the germinal layer of skin proliferates in response to infection & other stimuli." : _____ theory of basal cell hyperplasia for Primary acquired cholesteatoma

Red, hot, painful and stiff pinna is seen in _____

Excruciating earache is seen in the stage of _____ of ASOM

Acute otitis externa, also called as swimmer's ear occurs due to disruption of _____ barrier

Paracusis willisii is seen in _____

Saccharine/dye tests is used to check eustachean tube _____

Pressure effect of the epithelial mass in keratosis obturans may lead to paralysis of _____ nerve due to absorption of bone and widening of the meatus

_____ acquired cholesteatoma is defined as that which occurs behind a normal-appearing tympanic membrane as the result of implantation or an antecedent middle ear inflammation.