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Cholesteatoma Flashcards

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What is a cholesteatoma?

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A non-cancerous growth of squamous epithelium in the middle ear cleft

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What are the features of a cholesteatoma?

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Persistent foul smelling discharge
Headaches
Otalgia

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What are the differentials of cholesteatoma?

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Chronic otitis media
Otosclerosis
Squamous cell carcinoma

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What is the main investigation in diagnosis of cholesteatoma?

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CT head

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What is the management of cholesteatoma?

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Surgical removal of cholesteatoma

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