Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryOtorhinolaryngology
External auditory canal exostosis
External auditory canal exostosis
Disease overview
External auditory canal exostosis refers to a nodular, raised bony growth in the external auditory canal caused by localized overgrowth of the bone in the external auditory canal wall. It is often a b...
Detailed description
External auditory canal exostosis refers to a nodular, raised bony growth in the external auditory canal caused by localized overgrowth of the bone in the external auditory canal wall. It is often a bilateral condition. This disease is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with a higher incidence in males. The main symptoms include aural fullness, hearing loss, tinnitus, and external auditory canal eczema.
Disease information
Disease name
External auditory canal exostosis
English name
External auditory canal exostosis
Category
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Subcategory
Otorhinolaryngology
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