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Objective Tinnitus Concomitant with Eye Blinking: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT: Tinnitus is a common auditory phenomenon associated with many otological diseases, and is usually subjective. Objective tinnitus can be generated by para-auditory structures, usually derived from vascular or myogenic sources, or the eustachian tube. We present a rare case of intermittent unilateral tinnitus associated with eye blinking. Otoendoscopic examination showed that the external auditory canals and tympanic membranes were normal; however, rhythmic movements of both tympanic membranes, concomitant with the tinnitus, were evident whenever the patient blinked. The tympanometry and stapedial reflexes measured via impedance audiometry exhibited saw-tooth patterns; movement of the tympanic membrane was associated with eyelid blinking. The patient was managed conservatively, with reassurance and medication, and the condition became well-controlled. Here, we present this educational case and review the literature.

SUBMITTER: Kim TH

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4582453 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Objective Tinnitus Concomitant with Eye Blinking: A Case Report.

Kim Tae Hwan TH Jang Ho Joon HJ Park Soon Hyung SH Nam Sung-Il SI

Journal of audiology & otology 20150916 2

Tinnitus is a common auditory phenomenon associated with many otological diseases, and is usually subjective. Objective tinnitus can be generated by para-auditory structures, usually derived from vascular or myogenic sources, or the eustachian tube. We present a rare case of intermittent unilateral tinnitus associated with eye blinking. Otoendoscopic examination showed that the external auditory canals and tympanic membranes were normal; however, rhythmic movements of both tympanic membranes, co ...[more]

PMID: 26413577

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