Abnormalities Of The Tympanic Membrane

Question 1

 Note the red, bulging membrane; decreased or absent light reflex.

Answer 1

Acute otitis media

Question 2

 Note the yellowish, bulging membrane with bubbles behind it.

Answer 2

Serous otitis media

Question 3

 Indicates blood behind eardrum due to trauma.

Answer 3

Blue/dark red tympanic membrane

Question 4

 White spots and streaks indicate scarring from infections.

Answer 4

Scarred tympanic membrane

Question 5

results from rupture caused by increased pressure, usually from untreated infection or trauma.

Answer 5

Perforated tympanic membrane

Question 6

 Prominent landmarks are caused by negative ear pressure due to obstructed eustachian tube or chronic otitis media.

Answer 6

Retracted tympanic membrane

Question 7

CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA WITH CHOLESTEATOMA

Question 8

TYMPANIC MEMBRANE WITH TYMPANOSTOMY TUBE IN PLA