cholesteatoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is a cholesteatoma
A
non-cancerous growth of squamous epithelium that is ‘trapped’ within the skull base causing local destruction
2
Q
presentation of cholesteatoma
A
age 10-20
cleft lip
foul smelling, non-resolving discharge
hearing loss
also: vertigo, facial nerve palsy, cerebellopontine angle syndrome
3
Q
cholesteatoma on otoscopy
A
attic crust- seen in the uppermost part of the ear drum
4
Q
management of cholesteatoma
A
refer to ENT for surgical removal
