Isolated Malleus Fracture from Sneezing: A Case Report
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Zhao, Nina W.
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Univ Calif San Francisco, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, San Francisco, CA 94143 USAUniv Calif San Francisco, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
Zhao, Nina W.
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Perez, Philip
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Univ Calif San Francisco, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, San Francisco, CA 94143 USAUniv Calif San Francisco, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
Perez, Philip
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Sharon, Jeffrey D.
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Sharon, Jeffrey D.
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[1] Univ Calif San Francisco, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA
Isolated malleus fractures are an infrequent cause of hearing loss. Even more unusual is a fracture secondary to a sneeze. Here, we review the case of a 32-year-old man with the first surgically confirmed malleus fracture due to a suppressed sneeze, which was then successfully repaired with hydroxyapatite bone cement. We discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this patient and review the literature on isolated malleus injuries.