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What is the most common cause of hearing loss in young adults?
What is the most common cause of hearing loss in young adults?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of otosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of otosclerosis?
What is the typical difference in decibels between air and bone conduction levels of hearing in a patient with otosclerosis?
What is the typical difference in decibels between air and bone conduction levels of hearing in a patient with otosclerosis?
What is the mechanism by which otosclerosis causes hearing loss?
What is the mechanism by which otosclerosis causes hearing loss?
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What is the genetic inheritance pattern of otosclerosis?
What is the genetic inheritance pattern of otosclerosis?
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Flashcards
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis
A hereditary condition causing hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth in the middle ear.
Conductive hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss
Hearing loss due to problems transmitting sound to the inner ear; common with otosclerosis.
Schwartz sign
Schwartz sign
A reddish blush of the tympanic membrane seen in otosclerosis, indicating vascular changes.
Air-bone gap
Air-bone gap
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Tuning fork tests
Tuning fork tests
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Study Notes
Otosclerosis Overview
- Otosclerosis is a hereditary autosomal dominant disease.
- It's the most common cause of hearing loss in young adults.
- Spongy bone growth within the bony labyrinth affects the stapes footplate.
- This prevents vibration transmission to inner ear fluids.
- This results in conductive hearing loss.
- Otosclerosis is typically bilateral, but one ear may progress faster.
- Patients are often unaware of the issue until the hearing loss significantly impacts communication.
Diagnostic Features
- Otoscopic Examination: May reveal a reddish blush on the tympanic membrane (Schwartz sign).
- Cause of Schwartz Sign: Vascular and bony changes in the middle ear.
- Tuning Fork Tests (e.g., Rinne): Reveal good bone conduction and poor air conduction (air-bone gap).
- Audiogram: Shows a significant difference (at least 20-25 dB) between air and bone conduction hearing levels (air-bone gap).
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Description
Explore the hereditary condition of otosclerosis, its impact on hearing in young adults, and the common diagnostic features. Understand the significance of the Schwartz sign and tuning fork tests in identifying this bilateral condition. Learn how these examinations reveal conductive hearing loss due to changes in the bony labyrinth.
