Module 10: Eye Ear Nose and Throat (Assessment)
A 75-year-old male presented with the complaints of reduced hearing in both ears associated with the occasional occurrence of tinnitus, for 2 years. The patient is a known case of hypertension and is under medication. Examination of the pinna, external auditory canal and tympanic membrane are normal. Tuning fork test, air conduction and bone conduction is reduced. The pure tone audiogram is attached. What is the most likely cause of hearing loss?
A. Meningioma
B. Cholesteatoma
C. Meniere’s disease
D. Presbyacusis
E. Acoustic neuroma
A 75-year-old male presented with the complaints of reduced hearing in both ears associated with the occasional occurrence of tinnitus, for 2 years. The patient is a known case of hypertension and is under medication. Examination of the pinna, external auditory canal and tympanic membrane are normal. Tuning fork test, air conduction and bone conduction is reduced. The pure tone audiogram is attached. What is the most likely cause of hearing loss?
A. Meningioma
B. Cholesteatoma
C. Meniere’s disease
D. Presbyacusis
E. Acoustic neuroma