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Third Windows in the Pediatric Population

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1.  What is a typical diagnostic feature of third window disorders in children? Conductive hearing loss Pulsatile tinnitus High-frequency hearing loss Acute vertigo

2.  Which assessment is crucial for diagnosing third window phenomena in children? Pure tone audiometry Tympanometry High-resolution CT (HRCT) of the temporal bones Behavioral observation audiometry

3.  What is often the initial step in the assessment process for pediatric third window disorders at tertiary centers like Alder Hey? Administering an MRI Conducting an EEG Performing vestibular function tests such as vHIT and VEMPs Blood tests for genetic markers

4.  What outcome can be expected after targeted rehabilitation for children diagnosed with third window disorders? Complete recovery of hearing and balance Improvement in managing symptoms and enhanced quality of life No significant change due to the complexity of conditions Worsening of symptoms over time

5.  Which condition is often associated with third window phenomena and must be differentiated in diagnosis? Otitis media with effusion Meniere’s disease Superior semicircular canal dehiscence Otosclerosis