When the Eardrum Balloons Outward

Explore a case where the tympanic membrane balloons outward. Understand the diagnosis, cause (like the Valsalva maneuver), and management of this unique ear condition.

Tympanic hyperectasis


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cholesteatoma
Glomus tumor
Suppurative otitis media
Serous otitis media
Tympanic hyperectasis

Ear pain, Eustachian tube, Otoscopy, Tympanic hyperectasis, Valsalva maneuver

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