Of the following terms, which describes a condition
characterized by abnormal spongy bone formation around the
stapes?
a) Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is more common in females than males and is frequently
hereditary.
b) Middle ear effusion
A middle ear effusion is denoted by fluid in the middle ear without
evidence of infection.
c) Chronic otitis media
Chronic otitis media is defined as repeated episodes of acute otitis
media causing irreversible tissue damage and persistent tympanic
membrane perforation.
d) Otitis externa
Otitis externa refers to inflammation of the external auditory canal.
characterized by abnormal spongy bone formation around the
stapes?
a) Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is more common in females than males and is frequently
hereditary.
b) Middle ear effusion
A middle ear effusion is denoted by fluid in the middle ear without
evidence of infection.
c) Chronic otitis media
Chronic otitis media is defined as repeated episodes of acute otitis
media causing irreversible tissue damage and persistent tympanic
membrane perforation.
d) Otitis externa
Otitis externa refers to inflammation of the external auditory canal.