Cholesteatoma Flashcards by Charlotte Bowles | Brainscape

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What causes it? (2)

A

Squamous metaplasia or misplaced epithelium e.g implantation after surgery or ingrowth from perforation of tympanic membrane

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What is the management? (3)

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Aural toilet, antibiotics, mastoidectomy

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What are the complications?

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Abscess

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