Cholesteatoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
a non-cancerous growth of squamous epithelium that is ‘trapped’ within the skull base causing local destruction.
2
Q
Main features
A
foul-smelling, non-resolving discharge
hearing loss
3
Q
Other features
A
vertigo
facial nerve palsy
cerebellopontine angle syndrome
4
Q
Otoscopy
A
‘attic crust’ - seen in the uppermost part of the ear drum
5
Q
Mx
A
refer to ENT for surgical removal
