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?

    <p>Facial grimace when moving facial features</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Otorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the most common complication of exostosis?

    <p>Conductive hearing loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can external ear masses like exostoses contribute to?

    <p>Cerumen Impaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recurrent otitis externa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might external ear masses like exostoses alter earwax consistency?

    <p>Irritating the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary cause of Gapping Earring Puncture?

    <p>Foreign Bodies in the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tympanic Membrane Perforation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>External Otitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Acute Otitis Media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>7-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Alligator Forceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves inflammation of the external ear canal?

    <p>External Otitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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