AB13.0

Central perforation of tympanic membrane

Perfuração central da membrana do tímpano

Category

Definition

A temporary or persistent opening in the central portion of the tympanic membrane. Clinical signs depend on the size, location, and associated pathological condition.

Index Terms

Central perforation of tympanic membranecentral perforation of tympanumpars tensa central perforationperforation; tympanum, centraltympanic membrane central perforation