Structural Analysis of Tensor Tympani Muscle, Tympanic Diaphragm, Epitympanum, and Protympanum in Menière's Disease: a Human Temporal Bone Study

Conclusion: The position, configuration, and size of the tensor tympani muscle and tendon do not seem to play a role in the pathogenesis of Menière's disease. Because the tympanic isthmus and protympanum in Menière's disease are not smaller than controls and that none of the temporal bones had otitis media or cholesteatoma, it is unlikely that there was dysventilation in the middle ear.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research