ear pathology Flashcards
1
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acoustic neuroma
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benign tumor arising from 8th cranial nerve, ringing in ear, dizziness, decreased hearing
2
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cholesteatoma
A
collection of skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within middle ear (cyst like mass)
3
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deafness
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losing the ability to hear
4
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meniere (mun-e-air) disease
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disorder in labyrinth, elevated endolymph pressure in cochlea symptoms; sensitivity to loud noises, headache, nausea
5
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otitis media
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inflammation of middle ear
6
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otosclerosis (ow-tow-sklr-ow-suhs)
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hardening of bony tissue in labyrinth
7
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tinnitus (ti-nuh-tuhs)
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sensation of noises (ringing, buzzing, booming, whistling) in ear
8
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vertigo
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sensation of irregular motion (spinning)
