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A 42-Year-Old Male Visits the ENT Clinic Complaining of a 2-Week

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A 42-year-old male visits the ENT clinic complaining of a 2-week history of tinnitus.Physical examination is negative for infectious or neurological pathology.What important history may explain the patient's symptoms?


A) He was diagnosed with cerumen impaction 3 months ago and successfully treated with cerumen softeners and ear flushing.
B) He was diagnosed with a ruptured tympanic membrane 5 years ago after which his hearing returned to normal.
C) He began taking etodolac 3 weeks ago for right shoulder pain and swelling.
D) There is a family history of brain tumors.

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