Possible Causes for erythematous tympanic membrane Acute Otitis Media Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] On otoscopy, the tympanic membrane (TM) will look erythematous and may be bulging. [teachmesurgery.com] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Otitis Externa When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [msdmanuals.com] They appear as a focal, erythematous swelling (pimple). Diagnosis is based on inspection. [msdmanuals.com] Acute Otitis Externa Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [msdmanuals.com] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Chronic Otitis Externa membrane visible Grade II Debris in ear canal (not completely occluded) and erythematous ear canal, tympanic membrane may be partially obscured Grade III The ear canal is [teachmesurgery.com] Examination revealed an erythematous canal with a normal tympanic membrane. Her GP gave strict instructions regarding water precautions and ear trauma. [gponline.com] When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [merckmanuals.com] Malignant Otitis Media membrane visible Grade II Debris in ear canal (not completely occluded) and erythematous ear canal, tympanic membrane may be partially obscured Grade III The ear canal is [teachmesurgery.com] […] canal, lasts more than three months Treat underlying causes/conditions Chronic suppurative otitis media Chronic otorrhea, nonintact tympanic membrane Control otitis externa [aafp.org] […] oedematous, erythematous, and occluded (often completely closed), and the tympanic membrane cannot be seen Grade IV The tympanic membrane is obscured, perichondritis and [teachmesurgery.com] Fungal Otitis Externa Examination revealed an erythematous canal with normal tympanic membrane. He was given strict instructions regarding water precautions and ear trauma. [aapc.com] When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [merckmanuals.com] […] canal, lasts more than three months Treat underlying causes/conditions Chronic suppurative otitis media Chronic otorrhea, nonintact tympanic membrane Control otitis externa [aafp.org] Tympanic Membrane Perforation Acute otitis media (AOM) is a bacterial infection that classically causes an erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane. [5minuteconsult.com] Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] During an episode of otitis media with effusion (OME), the tympanic membrane may be dull, rather than erythematous, and more often assumes a retracted position. [5minuteconsult.com] Chronic Serous Otitis Media Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] This photo shows a large central tympanic membrane perforation, which is dry and thus 'safe'. [patient.info] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Acute Mastoiditis The right tympanic membrane was opaque, erythematous, and bulging. [healio.com] Tympanic membrane bulges and is erythematous. The patient is unwell. [patient.info] The left tympanic membrane was thickened with erythema. With a clinical presentation concerning for acute mastoiditis, she was admitted for intravenous (IV) antibiotics. [healio.com] Basilar Skull Fracture Basilar skull fracture Other names Basal skull fracture, skull base fractures[1] A subtle temporal bone fracture as seen on CT in a person with a severe head injury Specialty Emergency medicine, neurosurgery Symptoms Bruising behind the ears, bruising around the eyes, blood behind the ear drum[1] Complications[…] [en.wikipedia.org] Bullous Myringitis Her left tympanic membrane was erythematous with mild bulging, distorted landmarks and immobility. [pediatriceducation.org] Examination shows a vesicular or bullous eruption over the tympanic membrane and adjacent bony canal wall. [doctorsgates.blogspot.com] Otoscopy should focus on color, position, translucency, and mobility of the tympanic membrane (TM). [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Infectious Myringitis Her left tympanic membrane was erythematous with mild bulging, distorted landmarks and immobility. [pediatriceducation.org] The aspect of the tympanic membrane may allow for more descriptive diagnoses like bullous myringitis (fluid-filled blisters surrounded by erythematous, opaque tissue), hemorrhagic [symptoma.com] Click on the arrow to view the video Information: Bullous myringitis is considered by many primarily a viral inflammation of the tympanic membrane that accompanies colds and [app1.unmc.edu] Labyrinthal Hemorrhage Established as the leading textbook on imaging diagnosis of brain and spine disorders, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine is now in its Fourth Edition. This thoroughly updated two-volume reference delivers cutting-edge information on nearly every aspect of clinical neuroradiology. Expert[…] [books.google.de] Blast Injury Catastrophic pelviperineal injuries have become more commonplace on the modern battlefield as a result of dismounted blast mechanism and the survival benefits afforded by far-forward resuscitation and surgery. Inherent in the survival of casualties with such devastating injuries is both the risk for invasive[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otitic Barotrauma Abstract The most common cause of barotitis is pressure changes during descent in aviation. Equilibration is normally achieved by swallowing, jaw movements, yawning, or chewing, but some have to perform a Valsalva maneuver several times during descent and even by these means some fail. The aim of the study was to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bacterial Otitis Media Erythematous bulged tympanic membranes were incised, which liberated copious gross purulence from the middle ear space. [ashdin.com] Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] On otoscopy, the tympanic membrane (TM) will look erythematous and may be bulging. [teachmesurgery.com] Common Cold Otologic examination reveals a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with loss of light reflex and landmarks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otitis Media Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] On otoscopy, the tympanic membrane (TM) will look erythematous and may be bulging. [teachmesurgery.com] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection On examination, the tympanic membrane is erythematous (Figure 75–1A and B) with a loss of the light reflex and decreased mobility. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] The tympanic membranes are clear; posterior pharynx is mildly erythematous. Lungs are clear to auscultation. Question 1: Does this patient need antibiotics? [medicine.uiowa.edu] In some cases, the tympanic membrane may bulge and then rupture. FIGURE 75–1 A: Normal tympanic membrane in 6-year-old child. B: Otitis media in 3-year-old child. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Viral Lower Respiratory Infection Otologic examination reveals a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with loss of light reflex and landmarks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Upper Respiratory Infection Otologic examination reveals a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with loss of light reflex and landmarks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Temporomandibular Joint Disorder membrane dull, bulging, erythematous; loss of landmarks on tympanic membrane Parotitis Fever; malaise; myalgia; pain over parotid gland Tenderness and induration over parotid [aafp.org] […] over mastoid process Otitis externa Pruritus, pain, and tenderness of the external ear Erythema and edema of external auditory canal Otitis media Fever; malaise; otalgia Tympanic [aafp.org] Bruxism membrane dull, bulging, erythematous; loss of landmarks on tympanic membrane Parotitis Fever; malaise; myalgia; pain over parotid gland Tenderness and induration over parotid [aafp.org] […] over mastoid process Otitis externa Pruritus, pain, and tenderness of the external ear Erythema and edema of external auditory canal Otitis media Fever; malaise; otalgia Tympanic [aafp.org] Ovarian Cystadenoma Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] tympanic membrane and middle ear fluid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Suppurative Labyrinthitis Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] Erythematous bulged tympanic membranes were incised, which liberated copious gross purulence from the middle ear space. [ashdin.com] tympanic membrane, fever, balance disturbance Otoscopic examination of the ears Relevant findings include are signs of inflammation, infection, secretion or malodour, and [bpac.org.nz] Chronic Otitis Media Otoscopic examination can show a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane (TM) with indistinct landmarks and displacement of the light reflex. [msdmanuals.com] This photo shows a large central tympanic membrane perforation, which is dry and thus 'safe'. [patient.info] The middle ear mucosa seen through the perforation may be oedematous or even polypoid, pale, or erythematous. [patient.info] Acute Pyelonephritis Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [merckmanuals.com] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Serous Otitis Media Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] This photo shows a large central tympanic membrane perforation, which is dry and thus 'safe'. [patient.info] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Acute Pancreatitis Normal Tympanic Membrane Pink Tympanic Membrane, often seen with fever or upper respiratory tract infections Bulging and erythematous Tympanic Membrane in AOM Otitis Media [rch.org.au] When discharge is copious, external otitis can be difficult to differentiate from an acute, purulent otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation; pain elicited by pulling [merckmanuals.com] Otoscopic Images of Tympanic Membranes. [rch.org.au] Tonsillar Hypertrophy His tympanic membranes appeared normal, and the edema in his face and around his eyes had improved. [ndnr.com] On physical exam, the patient’s tonsils had decreased by about 25% in size, but appeared to be more erythematous. [ndnr.com]
