Congenital cholesteatoma: theories, facts, and 53 patients.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Congenital cholesteatoma has a different pathophysiology than acquired cholesteatoma in that these patients rarely have eustachian tube dysfunction. This likely accounts for their reasonable preoperative hearing and their lack of complications or recurrences postoperatively. The most important factor is early detection. Treatment remains surgical removal.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Bennett, M; Warren, F; Jackson, GC; Kaylie, D
Published Date
- December 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 39 / 6
Start / End Page
- 1081 - 1094
PubMed ID
- 17097434
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0030-6665
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.otc.2006.08.001
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States