Otitis Media Of Ear #1
by Professor Tony Wright, Institute Of Laryn- Gology & Otology/science Photo Library
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Otitis Media Of Ear #1
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Professor Tony Wright, Institute Of Laryn- Gology & Otology/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Acute suppurative otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. In this view along the external ear canal, the posterior part of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) is bulging (at left) & there are two bullae (blisters) on the lower parts of the membrane (the dark purple areas at bottom of the image). Otitis media occurs as a sequel to viral or bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract spreading up the eustachian tube into the middle ear. The subsequent blockage of the eustachian tube results in a build-up of fluid & pus; the increased pressure distorts & may perforate the eardrum, causing temporary deafness.
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October 4th, 2018
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