Congenital or acquired? A case report of extensive congenital cholesteatoma
Congenital cholesteatoma (CC) is rare clinical condition and It is known as a pearly white mass medial to an intact tympanic membrane. In this case report, we describe a 6-year-old boy who presented with a one year history of left ear discomfort, reduced hearing, followed by ear discharge two mon...
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| Language: | English |
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Penerbit UKM
2010
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2087/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2087/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/2087/1/08MS090_4144.pdf |
| Summary: | Congenital cholesteatoma (CC) is rare clinical condition and It is known as a pearly
white mass medial to an intact tympanic membrane. In this case report, we describe a
6-year-old boy who presented with a one year history of left ear discomfort, reduced
hearing, followed by ear discharge two months prior to admission. Otoscopic
examination revealed a large attic perforation. Radiological investigation showed
extensive cholesteatoma in the mastoid, mesotympanum and epitympanum with
destruction of the ossicles including the stapes footplate. He underwent radical
mastoidectomy in view of extensive cholesteatoma with tympanoplasty type V. In this
case report, the classification, treatment and theories related to CC are discussed. |
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