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  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Primary mass lesions of the tympanic membrane are exceptionally rare.
  • Fibrosis of the tympanic membrane is an uncommon condition.
  • This case highlights a rare presentation of tympanic membrane pathology.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old woman presented with progressive left-sided hearing loss without ear pain or discharge.
  • Otoscopy revealed a thickened tympanic membrane with a whitish, mass-like bulge.
  • Audiometry confirmed conductive hearing loss.

Findings:

  • Histopathologic examination of the resected lesion showed extensive fibrosis with resolving inflammation.
  • The findings confirm fibrosis as the underlying cause of the mass-like appearance.
  • No evidence of infection or other neoplastic processes was found.

Implications:

  • Tympanic membrane fibrosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mass lesions.
  • This condition can lead to slow-progressing conductive hearing loss.
  • Accurate diagnosis through histopathology is crucial for appropriate management.