Question

A 30-year-old presents with acute onset right ear pain and hearing loss after a flight. Otoscopy reveals a retracted tympanic membrane with fluid behind it. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Barotitis media

Answer

Otitis externa

Answer

Otitis media with effusion (glue ear)

Answer

Acute otitis media

Answer

Eustachian tube carcinoma

Practice question

A 30-year-old presents with acute onset right ear pain and hearing loss after a flight. Otoscopy reveals a retracted tympanic membrane with fluid behind it. Which is the most likely diagnosis?