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Review
. 1994;251(8):439-51.
doi: 10.1007/BF00175993.

Current considerations in the etiology and diagnosis of tympanosclerosis

A G Gibb  1 , Y T Pang
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Review

Current considerations in the etiology and diagnosis of tympanosclerosis

A G Gibb et al. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 1994.

Abstract

Current concepts of formation of tympanosclerosis in the middle ear are reviewed, as are various clinical considerations. Ultrastructural changes are discussed. A differential diagnosis includes disorders affecting middle ear sound conduction, with the most prevalent involving otosclerosis and cholesteatoma.

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