Rare case of ballooning herniation of the tympanic membrane

Herniation of the tympanic membrane is a rare benign malformation of the tympanic membrane into the external auditory canal. It may be asymptomatic or associated with symptoms such as aural fullness, tinnitus, otalgia or hearing loss. We present a case of a symptomatic herniation of the tympanic membrane and its surgical therapy with hernia excision and tympanoplasty. An internal review board exemption was obtained.

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Late Presentation of Idiopathic Tympanic Membrane Ossification with External Auditory Canal Stenosis

Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1211 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 141-143

Author(s):

Hitesh Verma

Keyword(s):

Tympanic Membrane ◽

Middle Ear ◽

External Auditory Canal ◽

Special Form ◽

Rare Case ◽

Late Presentation ◽

Canal Stenosis ◽

Middle Ear Cleft

ABSTRACT The external auditory canal (EAC) is formed by lateral cartilaginous and medial bony part. The stenosis of EAC is narrowing of the width of the EAC, i.e. either caused by congenital or acquired causes. Myringosclerosis is a condition caused by calcification of tissues in the tympanic membrane and ossification is a special form of fibrosis due to the long-term, irreversible continued inflammation in the middle ear cleft. We are presenting rare case of idiopathic tympanic membrane ossification with generalized stenosis of EAC in 29-year-old patient. How to cite this article Verma H, Dass A, Singhal SK, Gupta N. Late Presentation of Idiopathic Tympanic Membrane Ossification with External Auditory Canal Stenosis. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2015;7(3):141-143.

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A Rare Case of a Sebaceous Nevus in the External Auditory Canal

Ear Nose & Throat Journal ◽

10.1177/014556130308200112 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 82 (1) ◽

pp. 38-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nici Eddy Bothwell ◽

Craig C. Willard ◽

Douglas M. Sorensen ◽

Timothy J. Downey

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

External Auditory Canal ◽

Rare Case ◽

Unilateral Hearing Loss ◽

Essential Information ◽

Secondary Neoplasm ◽

The Face ◽

Three Stages ◽

Different Characteristics

We report the case of a patient who came to us for evaluation of a progressive unilateral hearing loss and who was found to have a sebaceous nevus in an unusual location: the external auditory canal. A sebaceous nevus is a congenital organoid mass that occurs primarily on the face, scalp, and periauricular regions. Despite the predilection of sebaceous nevi for the head and neck, reports of this lesion rarely appear in the otolaryngology literature. Left untreated, the lesion can progress through three stages of gross and histopathologic development; a sebaceous nevus begins as a small benign papule, grows into an enlarging mass with different characteristics, and ultimately becomes a secondary neoplasm. The lesion's potential for malignant transformation and its association with syndromes underscores the importance of prompt recognition and appropriate management. This case report adds the sebaceous nevus to the differential diagnosis of external auditory canal lesions and provides essential information about this rare mass.

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An unusual dark pigmentation on the tympanic membrane

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215111001903 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 125 (10) ◽

pp. 1059-1061 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M Sagit ◽

M Uludag ◽

I San

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Tympanic Membrane ◽

High Frequency ◽

Rare Case ◽

High Frequency Hearing Loss ◽

Acoustic Reflexes ◽

Dark Pigmentation ◽

Temporal Bones ◽

Black Pigmentation ◽

Otoscopic Examination

AbstractObjective:To report an extremely rare case of dark pigmentation on the tympanic membrane due to alkaptonuria, and to discuss the probable association between this condition and hearing loss.Case report:A 58-year-old man with alkaptonuria was admitted with tinnitus and hearing loss in both ears. Physical examination showed bluish-black pigmentation on the helixes of both ears and both sclerae. Otoscopic examination revealed dark discolouration of both tympanic membranes. Audiological evaluation revealed mixed high frequency hearing loss in both ears. Tympanometric examination revealed type A tympanograms bilaterally, and absence of acoustic reflexes both ipsilaterally and contralaterally. Computed tomography of the temporal bones revealed no abnormality.Conclusion:Clinicians should consider alkaptonuria in the differential diagnosis of patients with abnormal tympanic membrane pigmentation and hearing loss.

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A rare case of haemangioma of the tympanic membrane and external auditory canal

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery ◽

10.1007/bf03000341 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. 171-171

Author(s):

Samir V. Joshi ◽

P. T. Wakode

Keyword(s):

Tympanic Membrane ◽

External Auditory Canal ◽

Rare Case

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Bullous Myringitis with Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459987908700116 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 87 (1) ◽

pp. 66-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Stephen J. Wetmore ◽

Maxwell Abramson

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Hearing Loss ◽

Influenza Virus ◽

Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽

Tympanic Membrane ◽

External Auditory Canal ◽

Complement Fixation ◽

Canal Wall ◽

Upper Respiratory Infection ◽

Upper Respiratory

Bullous myringitis is manifested by moderately severe otalgia associated with vesicles on the tympanic membrane and medial external auditory canal wall. This disease occurs mainly in young adults, most commonly in winter, and is usually preceded or accompanied by an upper respiratory infection. A reversible sensorineural loss developed in three of 22 patients. Complement fixation antibody studies performed on ten patients failed to implicate Mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza virus types A or B, or adenovirus as the causal agent.

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Progressive hearing loss in a rare case of ceruminous pleomorphic adenoma of the external auditory canal

Otolaryngology Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.xocr.2021.100300 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100300

Author(s):

Emanuele Ferri ◽

Antonella Loperfido ◽

Francesca Boscolo Nata ◽

Giovanni Cristalli

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽

External Auditory Canal ◽

Rare Case ◽

Progressive Hearing Loss

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Is Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation Experimental or an Accepted Surgical Procedure: Results from a National Survey

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1701029 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (04) ◽

pp. 276-280

Author(s):

Salih Colakoglu ◽

Seth Tebockhorst ◽

David Woodbridge Mathes

Keyword(s):

Clinical Investigation ◽

The United States ◽

Representative Sampling ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Internal Review ◽

Vascularized Composite Allograft ◽

American Society ◽

Question Survey ◽

Internal Review Board

Abstract Background More than 85 patients have received over 100 hand/arm transplants and more than 35 patients have received full or partial face transplants at institutions around the world. Given over two decades of experience in the field and in the light of successful outcomes with up to 17 years follow up time, should we still consider vascularized composite allograft (VCA) as a research/clinical investigation? We present the results of a nationwide electronic survey whose intent was to gather institutional bias with regard to this question. Methods An 11 question survey that was developed by VCA advisory committee of American Society of Transplantation was sent to all identified Internal Review Board chairs or directors in the United States. Results We received a total of 54 responses (25.3%) to the survey. The majority (78%) of responses came from either the chairperson, director, or someone who is administratively responsible for an IRB. Conclusion Though certainly not an exhaustive investigation into each institution's preference, we present a representative sampling. The results of which favor VCA as an accepted clinical procedure given the appropriate setting. Further research is needed to fully ascertain practices at each individual institution.

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