ISSN 2326-7283
African Journal of Internal Medicine ISSN 2326-7283 Vol. 8 (4), pp. 001-002, April, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
An unusual cause of acute tympanic membrane perforation: A case report
Anelechi B. Chukuezi and Jones N. Nwosu*
Department of Otolaryngology, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria.
Accepted 16 March, 2020
Abstract
This is a case report of a 26 – year old lady who presented in the Accident and Emergency Department of our hospital with complaints of sudden onset of right otalgia, tinnitus and loss of hearing which she claimed started at about 12:30 h after vigorous kissing incident. The tympanic membrane was ruptured. She was managed conservatively with oral antibiotics with spontaneous and complete healing of the perforated tympanic membrane within one month of follow-up. It was shown that ear kissing can lead to auditory injury and loss of hearing and so kissing should be made as gentle as possible in all circumstances.
Key words: Unusual cause, kissing, acute tympanic membrane perforation.