Otospongiosis is inherited as:: (A) Autosomal dominant, (B) Autosomal recessive, (C) X-linked dominant, (D) X-linked recessive
Answer is A. The exact etiology of otosclerosis is not known. In otosclerosis family history/heredity plays an impoant role. About 50% of patients of otosclerosis have a positive family history. It is an automosal dominant condition Shows incomplete penetrance and variable expression