Erosion of Temporal Bone and Hearing Loss Quiz

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What can happen if there is erosion of the petrous part of the temporal bone anteriorly and the occipital bone posteriorly?

Visual disturbances

Loss of taste sensation

Hearing loss (correct)

Skin rash

What is a common symptom of malignant external otitis?

Loss of balance (vertigo)

Itchiness in the ear

Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)

Persistent and severe ear pain (correct)

Which structure is commonly associated with vertigo or imbalance when disrupted due to erosion of the temporal and occipital bones?

Internal carotid artery

Ossicles (correct)

Sigmoid sinus

Facial nerve

What non-verbal cue may indicate Acute Pain related to inflammation and spread of infection in the ear?

Facial grimace when moving facial features Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for drainage characterized by the presence of pus in the ear?

Otorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of intracranial spread in ear-related conditions?

Involvement of essential structures like jugular vein or internal carotid artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of exostosis?

Conductive hearing loss Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can external ear masses like exostoses contribute to?

Cerumen Impaction Signup and view all the answers

What can result from exostosis trapping moisture and debris in the ear canal?

Recurrent otitis externa Signup and view all the answers

How might external ear masses like exostoses alter earwax consistency?

Irritating the ear canal Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of Gapping Earring Puncture?

Foreign Bodies in the ear canal Signup and view all the answers

What might be a symptom of a condition caused by Gapping Earring Puncture?

Vertigo Signup and view all the answers

What condition can result from persistent attempts to remove foreign bodies from the ear?

Tympanic Membrane Perforation Signup and view all the answers

Which otitis is often referred to as 'swimmer's ear'?

External Otitis Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if foreign bodies are left inside the ear canal, leading to bacterial growth?

Acute Otitis Media Signup and view all the answers

What age group is more likely to have substances and debris trapped inside the narrower ear canal?

7-12 Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is commonly used for removal of foreign bodies from the ear canal?

Alligator Forceps Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves inflammation of the external ear canal?