Jan 5, 2021 · Cerumen, also known as earwax, is a natural secretion produced by and found within the external auditory canal (EAC). It has important roles as part of the first line of …

Coronal CT illustrates a small right external ear lesion with characteristics that correspond to earwax (cerumen).

Cerumen impaction is considered pathological only when it produces symptoms or prevents assessment of the ear canal, the audiovestibular system, or both. Diagnosis is mainly clinical …

Feb 4, 2022 · CT and MRI are the key diagnostic modalities used for evaluation of EE lesions. CT, which is typically the first imaging method used to evaluate the EE, is performed with thin …

Oct 15, 2018 · Cerumen production is a normal and protective process for the ear canal. However, cerumen should be removed when it causes symptoms (e.g., hearing loss, itching, …

Objectives: Cerumen in the External Auditory Canal (EAC) is a common incidental finding on head CT scans. However, the factors that predispose to Cerumen Accumulation (CA) have not been …

Cerumen is an oily emulsion that coats and protects the integument of the external acoustic meatus. Its naturally hydrophobic properties make it an important barrier to the entry of …

Aug 26, 2024 · High-resolution bone window temporal bone CT is the method of choice to localize the cholesteatoma, which appear as soft tissue density lesions, and to demonstrate bony …

Impacted cerumen: Cerumen or ‘ear wax’ is a yellowish sticky secretion by the apocrine glands of the EAC. It protects the skin of the auditory canal, helps in cleaning and lubrication, and also …

Mar 25, 2024 · Cerumen is the most commonly seen ‘lesion’ within the EAC on imaging and can be a source of conductive hearing loss when impacted. It is composed of sebaceous and …