ENT – MCQ 13 – Hearing loss

Which of the following conditions causes the maximum hearing loss?
A. Ossicular disruption with intact tympanic membrane
B. Disruption of malleus and incus as well tympanic membrane
C. Partial fixation of the stapes footplate
D. Ottitis media with effusion

Correct answer : A. Ossicular disruption with intact tympanic membrane (Average hearing loss is 54 dB)