A 55-year-old male patient presents with gradual hearing los…

A 55-year-old male patient presents with gradual hearing loss in both ears. During the assessment, the Rinne test shows air conduction greater than bone conduction in both ears, and the Weber test lateralizes to the right ear. Which type of hearing loss is most likely in this patient?

A 45-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in front…

A 45-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in front of his right ear, which worsens with meals. He also reports fever and malaise. On physical examination, there is tenderness and swelling over the parotid gland with purulent discharge from the Stensen’s duct. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?