Myringosclerosis

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Reduced hearing in left ear

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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Thickened, possibly perforated left tympanic membrane showing focal hyperdensities within suggesting myringosclerosis.

Case Discussion

Myringosclerosis is known as intratympanic tympanosclerosis is the result of calcification of tympanic membrane. It results in diminshed hearing.

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