Current considerations in the etiology and diagnosis of tympanosclerosis |
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Authors: | A. G. Gibb Y. T. Pang |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Otolaryngology, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore, 0511 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore |
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Abstract: | Current concepts of formation of tympanosclerosis in the middle ear are reviewed, as are various clinical considerations. Ultrastructural changes are discussed. A differential diagnosis includes disorders affecting middle ear sound conduction, with the most prevalent involving otosclerosis and cholesteatoma. |
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Keywords: | Tympanosclerosis Etiology Sound conduction Differential diagnosis |
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