In otosclerosis, tinnitus is due to
Correct Answer: Cochlear otosclerosis
Description: Cochlear otosclerosis causes sensorineural hearing loss probably due to the liberation of toxic materials into the inner ear fluid, so tinnitus is heard. Clinical features Hearing loss Paracusis willisii Tinnitus: It is more commonly seen in cochlear otosclerosis and in active lesions. Veigo Speech Ref: Diseases of EAR, NOSE and THROAT by PL Dhingra; 7th Edition; page no.95, 96
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