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Initially, the case appears manageable, though the widening of the canal is concerning. Connor notes that the external auditory canal has a smooth, widened appearance without signs of inflammation or exposed bone, indicating that it is not an urgent clinical issue, yet further investigation is warranted.
The Patient’s History
The patient, a man who had sought treatment for two years, expressed ongoing concerns about hearing loss and a feeling of fullness in his ear, although there was no associated pain. Various attempts at micr suction by different audiologists had failed to resolve the issue, prompting the need for an advanced examination.