A ruptured tympanic membrane:
A) commonly results in permanent hearing loss.
B) is characterized by CSF leakage from the ears.
C) commonly leads to an infection of the middle ear.
D) is extremely painful but typically heals spontaneously.
Answer: D) is extremely painful but typically heals spontaneously.
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