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Diagnosis* ; Tinnitus*

Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis

Objective tinnitus originates from the para-auditory structures of the head and neck and can be heard or documented by examiner. Three representative forms of objective tinnitus, according to the causal organs are myoclonic tinnitus, vascular tinnitus and tinnitus caused by the patulous Eustachian tube. Etiologies, pathologic mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and proper treatment methods of objective tinnitus are comprehensively discussed with a review of literatures. Objective tinnitus can be cured in many cases. Clinicians need to be well aware of the clinical characteristics of objective tinnitus since early, correct diagnosis with proper management are mandatory for its cure.
Diagnosis ; Eustachian Tube ; Head ; Neck ; Tinnitus*

Cranial Sinuses ; abnormalities ; Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; therapy

To investigate the etiology.diagnosis and treatment of pulsatile tinnitus. One case with pulsatile tinnitus in our hospital admitted in May 2012 was reported and the relevant literatures were reviewed. The chief complaint when visited was pulsatile tinnitus. This case was treated by surgery. Pulsatile tinnitus was completely subsided without recurrence. Pulsatile tinnitus is an uncommon otologic symptom, which often presents a diagnostic and treatment dilemma to the otolaryngologist. The majority of patients with pulsatile tinnitus have a treatable cause. Failure to establish correct diagnosis may have disastrous consequences, because a potentially life threatening and underlying disorder may be present.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Tinnitus ; diagnosis ; etiology ; therapy