NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A patient reports ringing in the left ear and hearing loss in the same ear, but does not have any associated dizziness or vertigo. Which condition will the patient be assessed for?
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Otitis media
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Acoustic neuroma
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Labyrinthitis
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Tinnitus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear.
Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of an acoustic neuroma An acoustic neuroma may not cause any obvious symptoms at first. Any symptoms tend to develop gradually and often include: hearing loss that usually only affects 1 ear. hearing sounds that come from inside the body (tinnitus)
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