Tympanic Membrane Perforation

A temporary or persistent opening in the eardrum (TYMPANIC MEMBRANE). Clinical signs depend on the size, location, and associated pathological condition.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C09.218.903, C26.930

MeSH Unique ID: D018058

Entry Terms:

• Membrane Perforation, Tympanic
• Tympanic Membrane Rupture
• Membrane Rupture, Tympanic
• Rupture, Tympanic Membrane
• Eardrum Perforation
• Perforation, Eardrum

Previous Indexing:

• Tympanic Membrane/injuries (1966-1993)

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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Ear Diseases
Tympanic Membrane Perforation

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Wounds and Injuries
Tympanic Membrane Perforation