Myringitis granulosa.
Myringitis granulosa is a rare, localized, chronic inflammation of the lateral surface of the tympanic membrane, characterized by the development and persistence of granulation tissue over the involved area. The clinical and pathologic features of the disease are described, different etiopathogenic possibilities proposed, the literature reviewed and a strategy for treatment presented.
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Dept. Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006801:Humans; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000175:diagnosis; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000473:pathology*