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Bo Gyung Kim1, Mi-Young Bang, Da Hee Kim
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx
|December 25, 2012
Summary
This study describes a rare case of tinnitus linked to eyelid blinking. The condition, caused by paraauditory muscle contractions, was managed effectively with medication and reassurance.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Tinnitus is a common auditory symptom with diverse etiologies.
- Paraauditory muscle contraction is an uncommon cause of tinnitus.
- This case highlights a specific type of objective tinnitus linked to involuntary muscle activity.
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