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Perilymphatic fistula

Disease PerichondritisPerinatal infection

Perilymphatic Fistula; Posterior Lung Fiber
PLNA
Percutaneous Lung Needle Aspiration ...

 


Barotrauma (with perilymphatic fistula)‡
Obvious history of pressure change
Sometimes severe ear pain or vertigo ...

A rare diagnosis of perilymphatic fistula is confirmed with exploratory perforation of the eardrum (tympanotomy). A vascular analysis (angiography) may be needed to determine possible blood flow abnormalities.

Congenital atresia of the external auditory canal
Congenital cytomegalovirus
Congenital perilymphatic fistula
Fetal iodine deficiency effects
Fetal methyl mercury effects
Rubella syndrome ...

Sometimes, particularly if the sudden loss is total and occurs combined with dizziness, immediate surgical exploration of the ear may be necessary. In this circumstance, the ear surgeon may need to locate and patch a hole (perilymphatic fistula) ...

See also: Fistula, Trauma, Hearing Loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus

Disease PerichondritisPerinatal infection

 
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