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Unilateral Hearing Loss Caused By Bilateral Otosclerosis In The Context Of Prior Viral Infection - Case Report, Ryan Tam, Michael Mullinax, Timothy Ehmann, Bryan Scott
Unilateral Hearing Loss Caused By Bilateral Otosclerosis In The Context Of Prior Viral Infection - Case Report, Ryan Tam, Michael Mullinax, Timothy Ehmann, Bryan Scott
Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery
This is a case report of a patient who presented with left sided hearing loss. The patient was found to have mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear and restrictive hearing of the right ear. Subsequent imaging demonstrated evidence of bilateral otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is characterized by progressive pathological bone remodeling in the otic capsule, resulting in hearing loss. Given the disease burden of otosclerosis and the corresponding effects on quality of life, providers must have knowledge of the disease to incorporate it into working differential diagnoses for patients presenting with hearing loss. With increasing recognition of otosclerosis …
Case Report Of Unilateral Dysphagia In The Context Of A Classical Type Of Eagle Syndrome, Ryan Tam, Stephen D. Howard, Timothy Ehmann, Bryan Scott
Case Report Of Unilateral Dysphagia In The Context Of A Classical Type Of Eagle Syndrome, Ryan Tam, Stephen D. Howard, Timothy Ehmann, Bryan Scott
Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery
A patient presents with unilateral, right-sided dysphagia and generalized facial symptoms following past surgical history of tonsillectomy that is consistent with an underdiagnosis of Eagle Syndrome. The elongation of the styloid process likely impinged on the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves resulting in symptoms. Given the lack of recognition of the disease, this case report describes the presentation of Eagle Syndrome to encourage physicians to consider this disease as part of a broader differential diagnosis.