MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Small, hard, bony protrusions in the lower posterior bony portion of the ear canal
A
Dizziness
B
Vertigo
C
Exostoses
D
Nystagmus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The causes of exostosis depend on the type and location of the bone overgrowths. Common causes include injury, chronic irritation of a bone, or a family history of exostosis. In some cases, the cause of exostosis is unknown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusions: Osteomas are benign tumours leading to obstruction of the external auditory canal. Exostosis is the overgrowth of the external auditory canal’s compact bone in adults. Osteomas and exostoses may lead to hearing loss.

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