Objective Tinnitus Concomitant with Eye Blinking: A Case Report.
10.7874/jao.2015.19.2.101
- Author:
Tae Hwan KIM
1
;
Ho Joon JANG
;
Soon Hyung PARK
;
Sung Il NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. entnamsi@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tinnitus;
Tympanometry;
Middle ear myoclonus
- MeSH:
Acoustic Impedance Tests;
Blinking*;
Ear Canal;
Ear Diseases;
Eustachian Tube;
Eyelids;
Humans;
Reflex;
Tinnitus*;
Tympanic Membrane
- From:Journal of Audiology & Otology
2015;19(2):101-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
