Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, VHL) A rare inherited disorder in which blood vessels grow abnormally in the eyes, brain, spinal…
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Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) Tumor, usually benign, which may develop on the hearing and balance nerves. Can cause gradual hearing loss, tinnitus,…
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Labyrinth (Vestibular System) Organ of balance located in the inner ear. The labyrinth consists of three semicircular canals and the vestibule. Part…
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Stirrup (Stapes) One of the three ossicles of the middle ear. It transmits sound vibrations from the incus to the internal ear.…
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Otitis Media With Effusion (OME) Ear infection in which fluid remains trapped behind the eardrum inside the middle ear after the infection…
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Otosclerosis Abnormal growth of bone of the inner ear. This bone prevents structures within the ear from working properly and causes hearing…
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Meniere’s Disease (Ménière’s Disease) Inner ear disorder that can affect both hearing and balance. About Meniere’s Disease (Ménière’s Disease) Ménière’s disease is…
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Hammer (Malleus) A hammer-shaped bone, part of three interconnected small bones located in the middle ear. It is attached to the inner…
