Does Tympanosclerosis Cause Pain?

Presentation. There are no symptoms associated with tympanosclerosis. Characteristic chalky white patches are seen on inspection of the eardrum. There is conductive hearing loss in some cases.

What is the effect of tympanosclerosis?

Tympanosclerosis is a scarring process with a remarkable variability in its localization within the middle ear. It can lead to conductive hearing loss in many cases. It is usually caused by recurrent chronic inflammation of the middle ear.

Does tympanosclerosis go away?

The only treatment for tympanosclerosis is surgery to repair the eardrum and any other middle ear structures involved.