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Conductive hearing loss
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Summary of Conductive hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear (ossicles). This type of hearing loss may occur in conjunction with sensorineural hearing loss (mixed hearing loss) or alone.

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Eyes, ears, nose and throat

Eye disorders
Color blindness
Cortical blindness
Hemianopsia
Homonymous hemianopsia
Bitemporal hemianopsia
Cataract
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Corneal ulcer
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of prematurity
Periorbital cellulitis
Uveitis
Keratitis
Orbital cellulitis
Hordeolum (stye)
Conjunctivitis
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Ear disorders
Conductive hearing loss
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Tympanic membrane perforation
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Vestibular disorders
Vertigo
Meniere disease
Labyrinthitis
Acoustic neuroma (schwannoma)
Nasal and nasopharyngeal disorders
Choanal atresia
Allergic rhinitis
Nasal polyps
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal disorders
Sialadenitis
Parotitis
Ludwig angina
Aphthous ulcers
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Oral cancer
Warthin tumor
Sleep apnea
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Zenker diverticulum
Retropharyngeal and peritonsillar abscesses
Esophageal cancer
Laryngeal disorders
Laryngomalacia
Laryngitis
Bacterial epiglottitis
Thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders
Thyroglossal duct cyst
Thyroid cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Eyes, ears, nose and throat pathology review
Eye conditions: Refractive errors, lens disorders and glaucoma: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Retinal disorders: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Inflammation, infections and trauma: Pathology review
Vertigo: Pathology review
Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review
Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer: Pathology review
Parathyroid disorders and calcium imbalance: Pathology review

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A 53-year-old woman comes to the office because she thinks her hearing has worsened in her left ear. She has not noticed any discharge or felt dizzy. Her temperature is 37.2°C (98.9°F), pulse is 72/minute, respirations are 12/minute, and blood pressure is 135/80 mm Hg. A vibrating tuning fork is placed against her mastoid process, and when it is held next to her ear, she can no longer hear it. When it is placed on her forehead, she hears it more loudly on her left side. Physical examination shows no erythema or tenderness of the pinna or auricle. An otoscopic examination shows a retracted tympanic membrane and squamous debris. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?