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A patient complains of suppuration from the ear and impaired hearing of the left ear, which have been observed for the past 6 years. The patient had periodical headaches, general indisposition, fever. Objectively: otoscopy of the external auditory meatus revealed mucopurulent odorless substance. The eardrum is of normal color, with central perforation. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Acute otitis media
  2. Chronic sensorineural hearing loss
  3. Chronic epitympanitis
  4. Chronic mesotympanitis
  5. Otosclerosis
Correct answer

Chronic mesotympanitis

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