Assessing Ears (Abnormal Findings)

  1. ___________ is a growth on inside the ear canal due to chronic ear infections or a skin cyst inside the ear (____________)
    Polyp, cholesteatoma
  2. known as surfer's ear, abnormal bone growth within the ear canal due to chronic irritation, heredity, or unknown reasons
    Exostosis
  3. congenital abnormality where the external ear does not fully develop
    Microtia
  4. Hard external ear nodules associated with deposits of uric acid crystals in advanced gout
    Tophi
  5. Note the red, bulging membrane; decreased or absent light reflex
    Acute Otitis Media
  6. Indicates blood behind eardrum due to trauma.
    Blue/Dark Red Tympanic Membrane
  7. results from rupture caused by increased pressure, usually from untreated infection or trauma
    Perforated Tympanic Membrane
  8. Note the yellowish, bulging membrane with bubbles behind it.
    Serous Otitis Media
  9. White spots and streaks in TM
    Scarred Tympanic Membrane
  10. Prominent landmarks are caused by negative ear pressure due to obstructed eustachian tube or chronic otitis media.
    Retracted Tympanic Membrane
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Assessing Ears (Abnormal Findings)
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