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Revision as of 13:15, 13 December 2009
Ironically, the cause of this young man's ear ache is sinusitis.
Definition
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
There are two causes: pain in the ear, or referred pain from somewhere else.
Clinical and Associated Features
Differential Diagnosis
Ear based
- Otitis media - infection of the middle ear
- Otitis externa - outer ear inflammation.
Referred pain
- Tonsillitis
- Any cause of facial pain can present as ear pain, such as sinusitis and tempero-mandibular joint disorder.