Technical Terms Cerumen: A waxy substance produced by the ceruminous glands in the external auditory canal that protects the ear from dust, microorganisms and foreign particles.

Fig. 3 MRI shows a cystic lesion in the posterior-superior right external auditory canal, isointense on T1, hyperintense on T2, with no gadolinium enhancement or diffusion restriction. Surgical ...

There are 4 main types of hearing aids: body, behind the ear, in the ear, and in the ear canal. About 80% of hearing aid fittings are for use in the ear or in the ear canal. [2] ...

The incidence of sebaceous carcinoma (SC) in the outer one-third of the external auditory canal is considered extremely rare, and only eight case reports have been published. We present a case of a ...

The ear was examined under general anaesthesia. Large friable granulation tissue was seen obstructing the external auditory canal extending to the tympanic membrane. Histological examination of the ...

Regarding associated inner ear malformations, dysplasia of the semicircular canals (especially the lateral semicircular canal) was the most commonly associated with external auditory canal atresia. 19 ...

In a world dominated by podcasts and audiobooks, maintaining auditory attention is essential, yet lapses in focus are common. Auditory attention is crucial for effective communication and ...

Otomycosis, also called fungal otitis externa, is a fungal ear infection that affects your outer ear, usually your ear canal. In the U.S., it's more common in summer months, especially among those ...

The auditory system is the sensory system for hearing. It consists of the outer ear (the auricle and auditory canal), the middle ear (the tympanic membrane, malleus, incus and stapes), the inner ...

It's a buildup of bone growth in your external ear canal. There are usually no symptoms, but you may have hearing loss, ear infections, ear drainage, and earwax impaction.