Granulomatous with Polyangiitis

What is Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis?

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that typically involves the upper respiratory tract, lungs, and kidneys.  What is the Pathology of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis? The pathology of granulomatosis with polyangiitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of granulomatosis with polyangiitis…
Meniere’s Disease

What is Meniere’s Disease?

Meniere’s disease is a feeling of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and sensation of ear fullness.  What is the Pathology of Meniere’s Disease? The pathology of Meniere’s disease is:  -Etiology: The cause of Meniere’s disease is a distension of the membranous…
Tinnitus

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is ringing in the ears. What is the Pathology of Tinnitus? The pathology of tinnitus is:  -Etiology: The cause of tinnitus is unknown, but is associated with ear injury, ear infections, medications, and age-related hearing loss. -Pathogenesis: Unknown.  How…
Otosclerosis

What is Otosclerosis?

Otosclerosis is abnormal bone growth inside the ear.  What is the Pathology of Otosclerosis? The pathology of otosclerosis is:  -Etiology: The cause of otosclerosis is unknown, but it is associated with measles virus. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead…
Cholesteatomas

What are Cholesteatomas?

Cholesteatomas are skin-lined cysts in the ear.  What is the Pathology of Cholesteatomas? The pathology of cholesteatomas is:  -Etiology: The cause of cholesteatomas is a chronic ear infection, colds, sinus infections, allergies, or an abnormal functioning eustachian tube. -Pathogenesis: The…
Swimmer’s Ear

What is Swimmer’s Ear?

Swimmers ear is a bacterial infection typically caused by water that stays in the outer ear canal for a long period of time, providing a moist environment for bacteria to grow. What is the Pathology of Swimmer’s Ear? The pathology…
Malignant Otitis Externa

What is Malignant Otitis Externa?

Malignant otitis externa is a potentially fatal external otitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  What is the Pathology of Malignant Otitis Externa? The pathology of malignant otitis externa is:  -Etiology: The cause of malignant otitis externa Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence…
Otitis Externa

What is Otitis Externa?

Otitis externa is an inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal, the auricle, or both.  What is the Pathology of Otitis Externa? The pathology of otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal, ear pain, which can be…
Chronic Otitis Media

What is Chronic Otitis Media?

Chronic otitis media is a long term infection of the middle ear for more than six weeks. What is the Pathology of Chronic Otitis Media? The pathology of chronic otitis media is: -Etiology: The cause of chronic otitis media is…
Acute Otitis Media

What is Acute Otitis Media?

Acute otitis media is an infectious disease of the middle ear. Acute otitis media is usually a complication of eustachian tube dysfunction that occurs during a viral upper respiratory tract infection. What is the Pathology of Acute Otitis Media? The…