What is Pneumolabyrinth?

Pneumolabyrinth is a rare condition defined as the presence of air within the cochlea, vestibule, or semicircular canals, and represents radiological proof of a perilymphatic fistula.

What is a fistula in the ear?

Overview. Perilymph fistula (PLF) is a small membrane tear between the middle and inner ear that causes inner ear fluid to leak into the middle ear. People with PLF often feel pain during changes in air pressure, intense activity, sneezing, coughing or nose-blowing.

What is a Hemotympanum?

Hemotympanum refers to both the presence of blood in the middle ear cavity and to ecchymosis of the tympanic membrane (TM), and a systematic study of intra-TM (iTM) hemorrhage without bleeding in the middle ear cavity has not been conducted.

What is Tympanosclerosis?

Tympanosclerosis is a scarring process with a remarkable variability in its localization within the middle ear. It can lead to conductive hearing loss in many cases. It is usually caused by recurrent chronic inflammation of the middle ear.

What happens if a fistula is untreated?

Fistulas can cause a lot of discomfort, and if left untreated, may cause serious complications. Some fistulas can cause a bacteria infection, which may result in sepsis, a dangerous condition that can lead to low blood pressure, organ damage or even death.

What does perilymph fistula feel like?

The symptoms of a perilymph fistula most commonly include ear fullness, fluctuating or “sensitive” hearing, dizziness without true vertigo (spinning), and motion intolerance. Head trauma is the most common cause of fistulas, usually involving a direct blow to the head or in some cases a “whiplash” injury.

What does it mean when you feel a pulse in your ear?

The sound is the result of turbulent flow in blood vessels in the neck or head. The most common causes of pulsatile tinnitus include the following: Conductive hearing loss. This is usually caused by an infection or inflammation of the middle ear or the accumulation of fluid there.

Is tympanosclerosis serious?

Surgery for tympanosclerosis usually results in significant improvement of hearing. Damage to the inner ear is a possible and serious complication, which can cause sensorineural deafness.

What is the white crusty stuff in my ear?

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition. It causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp, face, or inside the ear. It can occur with or without reddened skin.