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:

  1. GP magazine (February 2nd 2004), 41-2.