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Figure 1.2.19 Otitis Media with Otolith (Canine) CT
9y MC Australian Shepherd with chronic nasal discharge. The left tympanic bulla is fluid
filled and contains multiple discrete mineral opacities. Biopsy acquired during bulla
osteotomy yielded a histologic diagnosis of chronic otitis media with inspissated and
mineralized debris.

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