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Cholesteatoma Flashcards

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What is a Cholesteatoma

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Keratinized collection / sack of dequamated squamous epithelium enzymes
*enzymes can erode bone (ossicles, mastoid)

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What typically causes Cholesteatoma

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ET dysfunction
1. TM is intact but May perforate
2. Can enlarge and occlude middle ear

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What are the signs of Cholesteatoma

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  1. Otorrhea (painless, brown/yellow discharge with strong odor)
  2. Conductive hearing loss
  3. Tinnitus
  4. Vertigo
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What is the treatment of Cholesteatoma

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Excision of sac and debris
*Marsupalization

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