Hematotympanum and otorrhea are associated with which of the following head injuries?

Hematotympanum and otorrhea are associated with which of the following head injuries?
A . Basilar skull fracture
B . Subdural hematoma
C . Epidural hematoma
D . Frontal lobe fracture

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Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Basilar skull fractures are fractures of the base of the skull. Blood behind the eardrum or blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaking from the ear are indicative of a dural laceration. Basilar skull fractures are the only type with these symptoms. (B, C, D) These do not typically cause dural lacerations and CSF leakage.