Perforated eardrum physical examination

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Physical Examination

Ear

An otoscope or a microscope is used to look into the patients ears. If the eardrum is ruptured, an opening would be seen, and even the bones of the middle ear may be seen. Sometimes it is hard to see the eardrum because of drainage (pus) from the ear.

Picture of a central left tympanic membrane perforation.
Picture of left tympanic membrane perforation.
Picture of right inferior tympanic membrane perforation.

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