objective tinnitus - tinnitus-like noise that can be heard by the examiner
Last reviewed 01/2018
- this defines a tinnitus-like noise that can be heard by the examiner or anyone who cares to listen - this is very rare but may be caused by vascular tumours or neuromuscular disorders such as stapedius myoclonus (1)
- objective tinnitus requires referral for specialist review
Reference:
- GP magazine (February 2nd 2004), 41-2.