[Bullous myringitis demystified].

Bullous myringitis - also called hemorrhagic myringitis or influenza otitis - is a vague entity, whose etiology and treatment are sources of controversy. In this review article, we demystify bullous myringitis in an illustrated way to recognize and treat it appropriately. Bullous myringitis seems to be a rare and peculiar manifestation of acute otitis media, which can be excessively painful and induce sensorineural hearing loss. Its management may be a medical emergency requiring the opening of hemorrhagic bullae and systemic corticotherapy. The responsible germs are the same as those found in acute otitis media (S. pneumoniæ, H. influenzæ, M. catarrhalis), and its treatment is identical, adapted to each clinical situation.