Osteoma/Exostosis
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Definition
Otoscopy Results (Video)
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Key Symptoms
Hearing Check Results
Osteoma/Exostosis
Osteomas are slow growing, benign bony growth tumours that can develop in bony external auditory canal. Exostoses are overgrowth of the external auditory ear canal compact bone often triggered by repeated cold waterexposure.
Osteoma/Exostosis: Key Symptoms
1. No pain 2. No hearing loss unless the bony growths are fully
occluding the ear canal 3. Unaware
Osteoma/Exostosis: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. If you are unsure send a remote review to TympaHealth for a second opinion or advice. 2. If patient is asymptomatic and it is not obstructing the ear canal no further action is required. 3. If obstructing or symptomatic or infection, recommend ENT referral via GP to consider further intervention options. Provide the patient the images and videos you have taken using your TympaHealth device.
Within normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals suffering from an osteoma/exostosis within the ear canal may not experience difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to fall inside the range considered normal (with points above the 25dB threshold).
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Created on December 16, 2024
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Osteoma/Exostosis
Click on the tabs to find out more.
Definition
Otoscopy Results (Video)
Actions
Key Symptoms
Hearing Check Results
Osteoma/Exostosis
Osteomas are slow growing, benign bony growth tumours that can develop in bony external auditory canal. Exostoses are overgrowth of the external auditory ear canal compact bone often triggered by repeated cold waterexposure.
Osteoma/Exostosis: Key Symptoms
1. No pain 2. No hearing loss unless the bony growths are fully occluding the ear canal 3. Unaware
Osteoma/Exostosis: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. If you are unsure send a remote review to TympaHealth for a second opinion or advice. 2. If patient is asymptomatic and it is not obstructing the ear canal no further action is required. 3. If obstructing or symptomatic or infection, recommend ENT referral via GP to consider further intervention options. Provide the patient the images and videos you have taken using your TympaHealth device.
Within normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals suffering from an osteoma/exostosis within the ear canal may not experience difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to fall inside the range considered normal (with points above the 25dB threshold).