Problem

Otosclerosis

Nature:

Hardening of the bone in the middle ear.

Incidence:

Otosclerosis affects more than three million Americans. Many cases of otosclerosis are thought to be inherited. White, middle-aged women are most at risk.

Broader Problems:
Diseases of the ear
Related Problems:
Acoustic neuroma
Aggravates:
Deafness
Subject(s):
Medicine Ear
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
18.04.2019 – 13:35 CEST