Abstract
A case of bilateral symmetrical conductive deafness in a 45 year old female is presented. Tympanotomy revealed an anomaly involving the incudostapedial complex. The case is reported both because of rarity and also the anomaly encountered makes it apparently unique.
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Iqbal, S.M., Banerjee, P.K. & Sharma, N. Congenital incudostapedial malformation. IJO & HNS 49, 130–131 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03023789
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