Cholesteatoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Cholesteatoma?
A
presence of keratin in the ear due to a high cell turnover and abundant keratin production
2
Q
What can Cholesteatomas do if they are not caught quick enough?
A
erode into the bone - cranial vault and enter the mastoid cavity
3
Q
What can a Cholesteatoma cause?
A
Chronic otitis media
perforated tempanic membrane
4
Q
What is the presentation of Cholesteatomas?
A
hearing loss
discharge
retraction of the tympanic membrane
5
Q
How are Cholesteatomas treated?
A
surgical excision and reconstruction
