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Diseases

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acoustic neuroma   A slowly growing, non-cancerous tumor that develops on the nerve connecting the ear to the brain.  
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neurinoma   A tumor (usually benign) of the sheath surrounding a nerve. This is another term for a schwannoma.  
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anosmia   Loss of the sense of smell.  
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ceruminoma   A tumor of the ceruminous glands.  
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cholesteatoma   A nodular growth of squamous epithelium derived from the cells in the external ear, but extending into the middle ear. This is a complication of otitis media and appears as a pearly white, shiny, formed, brittle mass.  
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labyrinthitis   Inflammation of the labyrinth (the inner ear).  
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mastoiditis   Inflammation of the mastoid air cells.  
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Meniere disease   A disorder characterized by recurrent vertigo when lying down, sensory hearing loss, and tinnitus. It is associated with a dilation of the membranous labyrinth.  
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myringitis   Inflammation of the tympanic membrane.  
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otitis externa   Inflammation or infection of the external canal or the auricle. Swimmer's ear is one form of otitis externa.  
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A usually benign tumor of a sheath which surrounds a nerve.   neurinoma  
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Loss of smell.   anosmia  
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Inflammation of the tympanic membrane.   myringitis  
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Inflammation or infection of the external canal or the auricle.   otitis externa  
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A tumor of the ceruminous glands.   ceruminoma  
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A cholesteatoma appears as a pearly white   mass.  
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Mastoiditis is inflammation of the mastoid   air cells.  
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Meniere disease is characterized by recurrent   vertigo.  
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Inflammation of the inner ear is referred to as   labyrinthitis.  
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otitis media   Inflammation of the middle ear marked by pain, fever, abnormal hearing or hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. This is the most common ear infection.  
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acute otitis media-   a bacterial infection in the middle ear, usually secondary to an upper respiratory infection;  
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chronic otitis media-   a permanent perforation of the tympanic membrane;  
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serous otitis media-   an effusion in the middle ear which arises from incomplete resolution of an acute otitis media or obstruction of a eustachian tube.  
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otosclerosis   A condition of a bony labyrinth in which there is spongy bone formation in front of and behind the stapes, resulting in conductive hearing loss.  
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perforation - A hole made through a part or substance. A perforated tympanic membrane is a common   ear problem.  
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pharyngitis   Inflammation of the pharynx (a sore throat).  
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presbycusis   The sensorineural hearing loss that occurs as a part of normal aging.  
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rhinitis   The most frequent upper respiratory tract infection; it is characterized by edema and dilation of the nasal mucous membrane, nasal discharge, and nasal obstruction.  
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schwannoma   An acoustic neurinoma; an enlarging, benign tumor usually within the internal auditory canal which arises from cells of the 8th cranial nerve.  
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sinusitis   Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.  
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vestibular neuronitis   A benign disorder characterized by the sudden onset of severe vertigo which is persistent at first, and then becomes paroxysmal.  
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The sensorineural hearing loss which occurs as a part of normal aging.   presbycusis  
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The most common ear infection.   otitis media  
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Sore throat.   pharyngitis  
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Nasal discharge and obstruction.   rhinitis  
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Spongy bone formation behind and in front of the stapes.   otosclerosis  
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