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  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • External auditory canal masses have a broad differential diagnosis.
  • Pneumatocele of the tympanic membrane is an exceptionally rare cause, with only one prior report in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A case of tympanic membrane pneumatocele was incidentally discovered during the assessment of contralateral otologic issues.
  • The suspected cause was habitual auto-insufflation.

Findings:

  • The tympanic membrane pneumatocele resolved spontaneously after the patient ceased the practice of auto-insufflation.
  • Diagnosis can be achieved clinically through patient history, physical examination, and otoscopy during auto-insufflation maneuvers.

Implications:

  • This condition represents a rare but distinct entity within the differential of external auditory canal masses.
  • Clinical diagnosis may obviate the need for further investigations.
  • Management may involve lifestyle changes, with potential for surgical intervention if conservative measures fail.