Table 3 Topographical distribution of otalgia aetiologies according to age group and sex
From: Epidemiological, clinical and aetiological aspects of otalgia at the Renaissance University Hospital
Topography of the causes of otalgia | Total n (%) | Children n (%) | Adults n (%) | Male n (%) | Female n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middle ear | 35 (39.8) | 13 (48.1) | 22 (36.1) | 20 (42.6) | 15 (36.6) |
External ear | 29 (32.9) | 11 (40.7) | 18 (29.5) | 14 (29.8) | 15 (36.6) |
UADTa | 12 (13.6) | 2 (7.4) | 10 (16.4) | 6 (12.8) | 6 (14.6) |
PNSb | 5 (5.7) | 0 | 5 (8.2) | 2 (4.3) | 3 (7.3) |
NFSc | 4 (4.6) | 0 | 4 (6.6) | 3 (6.4) | 1 (2.1) |
TMJd | 2 (2.3) | 0 | 2 (3.3) | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.4) |
Internal ear | 1 (1.1) | 1 (3.7) | 0 | 1 (2.1) | 0 |
Total | 88 | 27 | 61 | 47 | 41 |