On otoscopy, a red blemish behind the tympanic membrane is suggestive of what diagnosis?
A) Acoustic tumor
B) Cholesteatoma
C) Facial nerve neuroma
D) Glomus tympanicum
Ans: D
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In the case of glomus tympanicum, a red blemish on or behind the tympanic membrane is seen on otoscopy. This assessment finding is not associated with an acoustic tumor, facial nerve neuroma, or cholesteatoma.
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