Cholesteatoma Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do if you suspect cholesteatoma in primary care?
A
Semi-urgent referral to ENT
2
Q
Name 4 complications of cholesteatoma formation
A
Recurrent ear infections Conductive hearing loss Meningitis Mastoiditis Brain abscess Facial nerve palsy Sensorineural hearing loss (if erodes into inner ear)
3
Q
What might you observe on otoscopy in patients with cholesteatoma? Give 3 findings.
A
Attic defect
Tympanic membrane perforation
Granulation tissue present
Deep retraction pocket
4
Q
What are the SSx of cholosteatoma? Which age group does it typically affect?
A
Recurrent ear discharge (non-resolving)
Foul-smelling discharge
Hearing loss
Most common in patients aged 10-20 years.
5
Q
Congenital risk factor for cholosteatoma?
A
Cleft palate
