Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 1999; 3 (2): 75-79

Acute otitis media. Histopathological changes: a post mortem study on temporal bones

F. Salvinelli, F. Greco, M. Trivelli, F.H. Linthicum Jr*

Institute of Otolaryngology, “Campus Bio-Medico” University – Rome (Italy)
*Department of Histopathology, “House Ear Institute” – Los Angeles, CA (USA)


Abstract. – A classification of otitis media is proposed and the histopathological changes of otitis media with effusion are reviewed post mortem on two temporal bones. A case of adhesive otitis media is observed on temporal bone slides. The clinical and therapeutic aspect are examined and treatment guidelines are proposed.

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F. Salvinelli, F. Greco, M. Trivelli, F.H. Linthicum Jr*
Acute otitis media. Histopathological changes: a post mortem study on temporal bones

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 1999
Vol. 3 - N. 2
Pages: 75-79