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Can an inner ear infection be seen with otoscope?
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No: The inner ear is housed in dense bone (densist in the body) behind the ear drum. "inner ear infections" - labrynthitis are usually diagnosed with a good history.
Answered 12/8/2014
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No: The middle ear is visible across the tympanic membrane but the inner ear is burried deep within the temporal bone and cannot be visualized on physical exam.
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