ENT - Chronic Otitis Media Flashcards
chronic otitis media
a defect in the tympanic membrane which may discharge
2 types of chronic otitis media
mucosal disease (perforated ear drum)
squamous disease (ingrowth of the skin from the ear canal)
in which type of chronic otitis media can the anatomy of the ear be seen
a.inactive
b.active
a.inactive
in active you cant see the anatomy due to inflammation
what is the treatment for inactive chronic otitis media
a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent
a.watch and wait
what is the treatment for active chronic otitis media
a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
ROTATORY VERTIGO,facial nerve palsy and abcess formation are associated with which type of chronic otitis media
a.mucosal
b.squamous
b.squamous
what is the treatment for squamous chronic otitis media
a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent
c.mastoidectomy
if oxidised wax is seen at the attic of the ear what should be done
a.watch and wait
b.aminoglycoside and steroid drops
c.mastoidectomy
d.urgent referral to ent
d.urgent referral to ent
could be a cholecystoma