<prompt> Otospongiosis is inherited as -Autosomal dominantAutosomal recessiveX- linked dominantX- linked recessive  <response>: The exact etiology of otosclerosis is not known. In otosclerosis family historyheredity plays an important role. About 50 of patients of otosclerosis have a positive family history.It is an automosal dominant conditionQShows incomplete penetranceQ and variable expressionQAlso Remember: It may be associated with Vander Hoeve syndrome 