Hemotympanum

Hemotympanum or hematotympanum, refers to the presence of blood in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear. Hemotympanum is often the result of basilar skull fracture.[1]

References

  1. ↑ . It may also be secondary to fractures of the mandibular condyles. Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed


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