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Cholesteatoma Flashcards

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What is cholesteatomas?

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Destructive expanding growth consisting of keratinizing squamous epithelium in middle ear and or mastoid process

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What is the presentation of cholestatomas?

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  • Hearing loss (conductive)
  • Frequent PAINLESS smelly discharge
  • Perforation
  • Less frequently can cause pain, balance issues, FN palsy and tinnitus
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What can be seen on examination of cholesteatomas?

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Attic crust on tympanic membrane

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What is the investigations needed for cholesteatomas?

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*CT to help plan surgical removal

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What is the management of cholesteatomas?

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*Surgical removal

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