Case Report
A rare case of objective tinnitus in an octogenarian
1 Command Hospital, 17/1E, Alipore Main Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700027, India
2 17/1E, Command Hospital, Department of ENT-HNS,1 Alipore, Kolkata 700027, India
3 Army Hospital Research and Referral, Department of ENT HNS, Subroto Park, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi 110010, India
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Yamuna Ranganathan
17/1E, Command Hospital, Department of ENT-HNS,1 Alipore, Kolkata 700027,
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Article ID: 100005VAM08SG2023
doi: 10.5348/100005VAM08SG2020CR
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Goyal S, Ranganathan Y, Banger S. A rare case of objective tinnitus in an octogenarian. Video J Clin Res 2023;2(1):1–3.Abstract
Introduction: The word tinnitus originates from the Latin word “tinnire” meaning to ring. According to McFadden, the tinnitus is described as the conscious expression of a sound that originates in an involuntary manner in the head of its owner, or may appear to him to do so. Tinnitus can be classified into subjective and objective, in the former only the patient is aware of sound sensation, in the latter sound can be perceived by others either unaided, using stethoscope or a microphone and amplifier.
Case Report: A 76-year-old male patient presented with tinnitus in right ear which he noticed about six months back which on examination found to be an objective tinnitus secondary to dehiscent temporomandibular joint.
Conclusion: Dehiscent temporomandibular joint especially in an elderly can be a rare cause for objective tinnitus which can be overlooked. Here we report an interesting and rare case of objective tinnitus. Hence, ear examination in an elderly should include examination with the patient be asked to open and close the jaw especially when no other obvious cause for tinnitus is present. Such patients can be managed conservatively with adequate counselling.
Keywords: Dehiscent temporomandibular joint, Objective tinnitus, Octogenarian, Tinnitus
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Author Contributions:
Sunil Goyal - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Yamuna Ranganathan - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Sween Banger - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Data Availability Statement:The corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
Consent For Publication:Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Competing Interests:Authors declare no conflict of interest.
