Chronic otomastoiditis with tympanosclerosis represents calcific foci within the middle ear or tympanic membrane secondary to suppurative chronic otomastoiditis.
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Pathology
Tympanosclerosis reflects deposits of hyalinized collagen in the tympanic cavity. It can manifest as unifocal or multifocal punctate or web-like calcifications in the middle ear cavity or on the tympanic membrane (myringosclerosis).
Radiographic features
Features include chronic otomastoiditis findings such as middle ear soft tissue density and under-pneumatized mastoid associated with calcifications. Common locations of calcifications include:
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