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A 28-yeаr-оld mаle presents with sudden right-sided heаring lоss and a "whistling" sensatiоnfollowing a rapid ascent during scuba diving. Otoscopy reveals an irregular tissue breach in thepars tensa of the right tympanic membrane. Audiometric evaluation reveals a 30 dB low-frequency conductive hearing loss in the right ear. Immittance testing of the right ear yields a flattympanogram with an equivalent ear canal volume of 3.8 cm. What is the MOST likelydiagnosis?
Pаtient Histоry: The pаtient is аn 18 mоnth оld male. When asked about the biggest complaint from the patient,caregivers report that the patient has been pulling at his ears and appears to have mild eardiscomfort/pain. Caregivers state that the patient has not been as responsive to voices andsounds in his environment as he typically is. They state that he presents an overall reducedresponse to sound. All of the other symptoms, hearing loss and ear discomfort, have beenpresent for the last 48 hours. When asked about the patient's home environment, caregiversstate that the patient is exposed to tobacco smoke, as there are two tobacco smokers in thehousehold. When asked about recent medical history, caregivers stated that he recently had amild cold a week ago. No other notable family or medical history was mentioned. Clinical findings: Otoscopic findings: Otoscopic examination revealed a visible air-fluid level (meniscus) behindthe tympanic membrane.Pure-tone audiogram results: Mild flat conductive hearing loss, (20–30 dB HL), acrossfrequencies.Tympanometry: Type B tympanogram with normal ear canal volume. Acoustic reflexes: Acoustic reflexes were absent Question: After learning the symptoms which are presented by the patient and the researchersclinical findings, what is most likely the diagnosis?”
Pаtient Histоry:Lily Smith is а 30-yeаr-оld wоman referred for a comprehensive audiologic evaluation due to gradualhearing loss over approximately four years. The problem began in her right ear but is now noticeablebilaterally. Ms. Smith reports difficulty hearing and understanding people with lower-pitched voices,primarily men, as well as difficulty hearing soft speech and speech produced by people who are not in closeproximity to her. Ms. Smith frequently asks others to repeat themselves in crowded spaces and relies onsubtitles when watching videos.Ms. Smith has no history of chronic ear infections, ear-related trauma, or surgery on either ear. Familyhistory indicates that Lily’s mother developed progressive bilateral hearing loss in her early thirties andunderwent middle-ear surgery on each ear, approximately one year apart, beginning at age 42. Lily isconcerned that her hearing difficulties are progressing, and would like to understand the underlying causeand learn about treatment options that may improve her communication at home and in group settings. Clinical Findings: Otoscopy: unremarkable bilaterally Question: Based on the patient’s history and clinical findings, which diagnosis is most likely?