Tympanosclerosis is caused when the connective tissue of tympanic memebrane and middle ear become hyalinized and calcified. It can affect a person's hearing and results in white chalky patches on the middle ear. It is caused by atherosclerosis, long-standing otitis media, and cholesteatoma.
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Why do I have ringing sounds in the right ear?
Query: Hi doctor, I examined my right and left ear with an endoscope camera and I have found that my right ear looks different. I have less hearing power in my right ear on comparing to my left ear and I am wondering that there is something wrong with my right ear. I am hearing some ringing sounds in my ri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures given (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This white patch in your right eardrum is known as tympanosclerosis. This is a condensation of calcium on the eardrum. It is a slowly progressive process and till now there is no appr... Read Full »
Can scarring of tympanum have any influence on hearing?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a diagnosis of scarring of tympanum before 30 years. Recently, I was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Could the residuals of this scarring have any influence on my hearing now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Scarring of the tympanic membrane (myringosclerosis) rarely causes symptoms. Tympanosclerosis can extend to the middle ear and produce hearing loss. With your clinical history, it suggests presbycusis (an age-related degenerative disorder of inner ear). You need to visit... Read Full »
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