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Diseases of Middle Ear
Bluish tympanic membrane is seen in:
Explanation
ExplanationB. In glue ear (serous otitis media) Tympanic membrane is dull opaque with loss of light reflex and appears yellow / grey / blue in color. ● Normal color of tympanic membrane is pearly grey. ● Congested membrane with prominent blood vessels (cartwheel sign) is seen in early stages of acute otitis media. ● Bluish discoloration is seen in hemotympanum. ● Flamingo pink color is seen in otosclerosis.
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