Objective Tinnitus Concomitant with Eye Blinking: A Case Report
Journal of Audiology & Otology
;
: 101-103, 2015.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-51189
ABSTRACT
Tinnitus is a common auditory phenomenon associated with many otological diseases, and is usually subjective. Objective tinnitus can be generated by para-auditory structures, usually derived from vascular or myogenic sources, or the eustachian tube. We present a rare case of intermittent unilateral tinnitus associated with eye blinking. Otoendoscopic examination showed that the external auditory canals and tympanic membranes were normal; however, rhythmic movements of both tympanic membranes, concomitant with the tinnitus, were evident whenever the patient blinked. The tympanometry and stapedial reflexes measured via impedance audiometry exhibited saw-tooth patterns; movement of the tympanic membrane was associated with eyelid blinking. The patient was managed conservatively, with reassurance and medication, and the condition became well-controlled. Here, we present this educational case and review the literature.
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Main subject:
Reflex
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Tinnitus
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Tympanic Membrane
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Acoustic Impedance Tests
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Blinking
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Ear Canal
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Ear Diseases
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Eustachian Tube
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Eyelids
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Audiology & Otology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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