Introduction

 Purely conductive hearing loss with intact tympanic membrane in a young, adult patient is highly suggestive of otosclerosis or other ossicular disease. A differential diagnosis must always be considered before ultimate surgical treatment.

References

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Citation

Citation: Roberto Dihl Angeli., et al. “Conductive Hearing Loss Secondary to a Dehiscent Facial Nerve Over the Oval Window: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 2.8 (2020): 03-04.

Copyright

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