Non-pulsatile tinnitus
Last revised by Simon Li
on 28 May 2024
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Weerakkody Y, Li S, Paládi B, et al. Non-pulsatile tinnitus. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-94066
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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Simon Li
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- Non pulsatile tinnitus (NPT)
- Continuous tinnitus
- Non-pulsatile tinnitus
Non-pulsatile tinnitus is a form of tinnitus where there is a continuous ringing sensation of the ears. It is thought to have a considerable subjective component in many individuals.
Pathology
Many factors have been postulated, inclusive of 1-5:
cerumen impaction
medication
noise-induced hearing loss
hemorrhage
neurodegeneration
carotid canal dehiscence 5
mastoid emissary vein enlargement 5
References
- 1. Bektas D & Caylan R. Non-Pulsatile Subjective Tinnitus Without Hearing Loss May Be Caused by Undetectable Sounds Originating from Venous System of the Brain. Med Hypotheses. 2008;71(2):245-8. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2008.03.024 - Pubmed
- 2. S. Vattoth, R. Shah, J.K. Curé. A Compartment-Based Approach for the Imaging Evaluation of Tinnitus. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2010;31(2):211-8. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A1704 - Pubmed
- 3. Funnell J, Craven C, Thompson S et al. Pulsatile Versus Non-Pulsatile Tinnitus in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2018;160(10):2025-9. doi:10.1007/s00701-018-3587-8 - Pubmed
- 4. Weissman J & Hirsch B. Imaging of Tinnitus: A Review. Radiology. 2000;216(2):342-9. doi:10.1148/radiology.216.2.r00au45342 - Pubmed
- 5. Kizildag B, Bilal N, Yurttutan N, Sarica M, Gungor G, Baykara M. The Relationship Between Tinnitus and Vascular Anomalies on Temporal Bone CT Scan: A Retrospective Case Control Study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2016;38(7):835-41. doi:10.1007/s00276-016-1629-6 - Pubmed
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