Tinnitus may be continuous or pulsatile. Vascular lesions are the most frequent radiologically demonstrable cause of pulsatile tinnitus. These include congenital vascular anomalies (which may be arterial or venous), vascular tumours, and a variety of acquired vasculopathies. The choice of imaging depends on the clinical findings. If a mass is present at otoscopy, thin-section computed tomograph...

1. Left ear otoscopy revealed a perforated tympanic membrane postero-inferiorly with ragged edges. There was minimal blood clot noted with no active bleeding (Figure 1). Examination of left eye showed chemosis and conjunctival hemorrhage (Figure 2). Tympanic membrane perforations resulting from direct trauma tend to have ragged edges, while a hard slap usually results in a triangular or linear ...

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients consecutively referred to the senior authors at a tertiary-care Pediatric Otolaryngology clinic for fi rst branchial cleft anomalies over a 14-year period. Patients underwent computerized tomography scan with contrast, otoscopy plus tympanic microsurgery, when indicated (29%), methylene blue mapping of the cutaneous opening, whe...

BACKGROUND The serious consequences of inaccurate diagnosis of acute otitis media have led to a call for greater education to develop proficient pediatric otoscopy skills. Despite the clinical and educational needs, peer-reviewed standardized curricula with validated assessment instruments remain limited. This study evaluated a pediatric otoscopy curriculum incorporated into the Pediatric medic...

Various types of otitis are common in the pediatric population. The use otoscopy techniques by primary care doctors (pediatricians, family, and general practitioners) has significantly expanded diagnostic capabilities examination child. However, it requires many specialists to know principles patient management with various media. article addresses routing drug therapy for patients focus is on ...

OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of middle ear alterations in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. METHODS In this descriptive study, 120 CF patients aged 5 months to 18 years were assessed by clinical history, otoscopy, and tympanometry. Data on P. aeruginosa colonization and parenteral and/or inhaled aminoglycoside use were also collected from medical charts. RESULTS Clinical history revealed...