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VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 3 ( 2017 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Epistaxis Secondary to Middle Ear Pathology: A Unique Presentation

Ehrlson de Sousa, Govind Bhuskute, Joevito Furtado

Keywords : Epistaxis, Eustachian tube, Middle ear

Citation Information : Sousa ED, Bhuskute G, Furtado J. Epistaxis Secondary to Middle Ear Pathology: A Unique Presentation. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2017; 10 (3):147-149.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1327

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-06-2018

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Epistaxis is one of the most common presentations in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) department. Majority of causes are due to local pathology, while a few are caused due to systemic causes. Epistaxis secondary to ear pathology is virtually unheard of. We report a unique case of epistaxis secondary to middle ear pathology.

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