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What is the primary cause of perichondritis?
What is the primary cause of perichondritis?
- Bacterial infection in the inner ear
- Inflammation due to low blood supply (correct)
- Excessive earwax buildup
- Exposure to sunlight
Which of the following factors can lead to perichondritis?
Which of the following factors can lead to perichondritis?
- High blood pressure
- Chronic exposure to cold weather
- Trauma to the pinna (correct)
- Frequent swimming
What condition is commonly associated with perichondritis in patients?
What condition is commonly associated with perichondritis in patients?
- Diabetes (correct)
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Asthma
What type of hearing loss may occur due to perichondritis?
What type of hearing loss may occur due to perichondritis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for perichondritis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for perichondritis?
What is a significant consequence of trauma leading to perichondritis?
What is a significant consequence of trauma leading to perichondritis?
Which patient group is particularly susceptible to perichondritis?
Which patient group is particularly susceptible to perichondritis?
How does perichondritis primarily present itself on the pinna?
How does perichondritis primarily present itself on the pinna?
What underlying condition may contribute to the development of perichondritis?
What underlying condition may contribute to the development of perichondritis?
What type of hearing loss is associated with perichondritis?
What type of hearing loss is associated with perichondritis?
Flashcards
Perichondritis
Perichondritis
Inflammation of the pinna (earlobe) often due to reduced blood flow, causing swelling and redness
Trauma
Trauma
Injury or damage to the ear causing potential loss of blood supply and tissue death (necrosis)
Conductive hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss
A type of hearing loss due to blockage or damage in the ear canal or middle ear, affecting sound transmission to the inner ear
Immunocompromised
Immunocompromised
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Diabetes
Diabetes
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OE/ME infection
OE/ME infection
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Perichondritis
Perichondritis
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Trauma & Perichondritis
Trauma & Perichondritis
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Low Blood Supply
Low Blood Supply
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Immunocompromised & Perichondritis
Immunocompromised & Perichondritis
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Diabetes & Perichondritis
Diabetes & Perichondritis
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OE/ME Infection & Perichondritis
OE/ME Infection & Perichondritis
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Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Study Notes
Perichondritis
- Inflammation of the pinna (outer ear).
- Characterized by swelling and redness.
- Caused by reduced blood flow to the pinna.
- Trauma can disrupt blood supply, leading to tissue death (necrosis).
- More common in individuals with weakened immune systems, diabetes, or untreated ear infections that spread to the pinna.
- Trauma to the pinna is also a risk factor.
- Results in a conductive hearing loss.
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