Match each radiographic appearance with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.)

-Excessive bone formation generally involving both the middle and inner ear

Question

Match each radiographic appearance with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.)

-Excessive bone formation generally involving both the middle and inner ear

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This radiographic appearance is indicative of otosclerosis, which is characterized by excessive bone formation in the middle and inner ear.

Answer: B
 This radiographic appearance is not indicative of an acoustic neuroma, which is a benign tumor and would not typically be visible on an x-ray. Other imaging modalities such as MRI would be more appropriate for detecting this condition.

Answer: C
 This radiographic appearance is not indicative of a cholesteatoma, which is a cyst-like growth that can cause destruction of the middle ear. Other imaging modalities such as CT or MRI may be more appropriate for detecting this condition.

Answer: D
 This radiographic appearance is not indicative of mastoiditis, which is an infection of the mastoid bone in the skull. Other imaging modalities such as CT may be more appropriate for detecting this condition.

Match Each Radiographic Appearance with the Corresponding Pathologic Indication