Otosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
A hereditary disorder in which new bony deposits occur within the stapes footplate and cochlea
2
Q
who gets it?
A
characteristically seen in the 2nd and 3rd decades
More common in females
can worsen in pregnancy
3
Q
how does it present?
A
mixed hearing loss
hearing aid
replacement of the fixed stapes with a prosthesis - stapedectomy
