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