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Objective Tinnitus Secondary to Palatal Tremor: Two Case Reports
Raul Mellidez Acosta1, Miguel Saro-Buendía1, Lidia Torres García1
1Department of Otolaryngology La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Spain.
The International Tinnitus Journal
|March 3, 2022
Summary
This study defines objective tinnitus, a rare condition perceived by both patients and observers, accounting for 1.5% of cases in specialized clinics. Further research is needed to understand this specific tinnitus type.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Tinnitus, the perception of sound without an external source, is a common auditory complaint.
- Objective tinnitus, audible to both the patient and an examiner, is distinct from subjective tinnitus.
Observation:
- This study focuses on a specific category of tinnitus defined as perceptible by both the patient and external observers.
- This objective tinnitus classification was identified in 1.5% of all tinnitus cases evaluated at tertiary healthcare institutions.
Findings:
- Objective tinnitus, audible to others, represents a small but distinct subgroup of tinnitus patients.
- The prevalence of this specific type of tinnitus in specialized settings is quantified.
Implications:
- Understanding objective tinnitus is crucial for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies.
- This finding highlights the need for further investigation into the pathophysiology and clinical management of objective tinnitus.
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