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Otitis Media

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Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology

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Infection of the middle ear causes not only generally known inflammatory changes but also others peculiar to the site. Otitis media is one of the most common of all diseases, particularly in young children.

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  1. Department of Pathology and Bacteriology, Institute of Laryngology and Otology (University of London), London, England

    L. Michaels MD, FRCPath, FRCP(C), FCAP, DPath (Professor of Pathology and Director, Honorary Consultant Pathologist)

  2. Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, England

    L. Michaels MD, FRCPath, FRCP(C), FCAP, DPath (Professor of Pathology and Director, Honorary Consultant Pathologist)

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Michaels, L. (1987). Otitis Media. In: Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3332-2_3

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