Eustachian Tube Disorders Quiz
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What is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus?

  • Meniere's disease
  • Head trauma (correct)
  • TMJ disorders
  • Medications

    • How is muscle myoclonus diagnosed?

  • Visualizing the eardrum
  • Examining the soft palate for movement (correct)
  • Listening for autophony
  • Symptoms and visualization of the eustachian tube

    • What is a symptom of patulous eustachian tube?

  • Hearing your own breathing (autophony) (correct)
  • Vertigo
  • Hearing loss
  • Jaw joint problems

    • What is a treatment option for patulous eustachian tube?

    <p>Nasal estrogen drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to pulsatile tinnitus according to the text?

    <p>Bone resorption and abnormal bone formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pulsatile tinnitus described in the text?

    <p>Paget disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Traumatic brain injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary diagnostic tool used to identify Paget disease as the cause of pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Computed tomography (CT) scans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment approach for pulsatile tinnitus caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, as described in the text?

    <p>Treatment specific to the TMJ dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus related to middle ear pathology?

    <p>Tympanic membrane perforations or ossicular abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Vascular problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus related to the inner ear?

    <p>Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the LEAST common form of tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pulsatile tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Middle ear infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why it is important to get a proper diagnosis for pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>To rule out any underlying medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Paragangliomas (Glomus Tumors)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatment option mentioned for paragangliomas (glomus tumors)?

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

    What is the success rate of surgery for paragangliomas (glomus tumors) according to the text?

    <p>80-95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a non-vascular cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Semicircular canal dehiscence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of semicircular canal dehiscence?

    <p>Sound-induced vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic approach for persistent, bothersome nonpulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key topic that should be included in patient education about tinnitus according to the text?

    <p>Factors that worsen hyperacusis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a treatment approach that is not widely recommended anymore for managing tinnitus?

    <p>Tinnitus Maskers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus warranting imaging studies according to the text?

    <p>Muscle myoclonus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a self-help option that may be effective for some patients with tinnitus according to the text?

    <p>Self-help CBT books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by a pouching of the sigmoid sinus, a major drainage vein in the head, and can cause pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Sigmoid sinus diverticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential treatment option for jugular bulb anomalies that can cause pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what imaging modality is typically used to diagnose sigmoid sinus diverticulum and jugular bulb anomalies that can cause pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Both c and d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of all cerebrovascular malformations are dural arteriovenous malformations/fistulas (dAVM/F), which can cause pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>10-15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common vascular cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Intracranial venous abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following imaging tests is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential diagnostic tool for pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus related to middle ear pathology?

    <p>Patulous eustachian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Arteriovenous malformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>To potentially improve or even resolve the pulsatile tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following imaging tests is mentioned in the text as a potential diagnostic tool for pulsatile tinnitus?

    <p>Doppler ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pulsatile tinnitus described in the text?

    <p>Intracranial venous abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitus mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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