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Perforation, tympanic membrane, external ear; rat. The tympanic membrane is ruptured, and there is thickening of the stroma and growth of lining epithelium from the external surface onto the internal surface in a rat that received a trans-tympanic injection. The opening has keratinized cells and debris. EEC = External ear canal; TB = Tympanic bulla lumen.
