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Axial computed tomographic scan demonstrates bilateral aural polyps with thickened sinonasal mucosa.
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No evidence of bony erosion concerning cholesteatoma was seen (Figure 1).
Low-power histopathology of the inflammatory otic polyp (a) with high-power (b) demonstration of eosinophils underlying surface pseudostratified columnar epithelium with cilia.
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Findings consistent with cholesteatoma were not observed (Figure 2).
Bilateral pure tone audiogram post steroid infusion. Small X's and O's indicate pretreatment thresholds.
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After six infusions and one prednisone course by mouth, pure tone thresholds improved (Figure 3).