Perforated eardrum physical examination
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Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Ear
An otoscope or a microscope is used to look into the patients ears. If the eardrum is ruptured, an opening would be seen, and even the bones of the middle ear may be seen. Sometimes it is hard to see the eardrum because of drainage (pus) from the ear.
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