Skull fracture A basal skull fracture is a fracture in one of the bones at the base of the skull. This is almost always caused by impact trauma such as a hard fall or a car crash. If the temporal bone is affected, one of the following may co-occur: * Auricular cerebrospinal fluid discharge * Dizziness * Bruises around the eyes or behind the ears * Facial weakness * Difficulty seeing, smelling, or hearing Nasal packing Following nasal surgery or frequent nosebleeds, gauze or cotton may be inserted into the nose to stop the bleeding. This process is called therapeutic nasal packing. Nasal packing sometimes causes blood to back up into the middle ear, causing<unk> . Removing the packing may allow the blood to drain from the ear. Antibiotics can prevent an ear infection. Bleeding disorders Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia or idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura, can also cause<unk> . These disorders prevent proper blood clotting. In that circumstance, a mild head injury or a strong sneeze can cause<unk> . Anticoagulant medications Anticoagulants, often called blood thinners, are medications that keep blood from clotting too easily. In rare cases, anticoagulants can cause<unk>  with no underlying cause or injury. Experiencing a head injury while taking anticoagulants, increases the likelihood of<unk> . Ear infections Frequent ear infections, ongoing inflammation and fluid buildup can increase the risk of<unk> .
Hemotympanum
Cauliflower ear
Ateronon
Orbital septum
Fontanelle
Lacrimal groove
Syrinx 
Tophus