name some structures that can be seen on the tympanic membrane
umbo
lateral process, handle of malleus
light reflex
promonotry
what is microtia/ anotia
malformation or absence of the pinna
what is perichronidits
inflammation of the skin and tissue surrounding the cartilage of the pinna
may cause cauliflower ear
what is pinna haematoma
trauma causes haematoma in the pinna
may lead to cauliflower ear due to scar tissue
what is otitis externa
inflammation of the external auditory canal
what is the name for ear wax
cerumen
what can cause otitis media
URTI
may perforate the eardrum