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There a few different things that can cause cholesteatoma. Some of these things include a birth defect and chronic ear infections.
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∙ 13y agoA rare but chronic inflammatory disease in which skin cells and debris collect in the middle ear, usually as a result of an ear infection.
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Can a fall or trauma cause cholesteatoma?
Trauma to the ear drum can do it. I'm not sur ehow a fall would do it.
What are the eesults of Cholesteatoma surgery?
Most Cholesteatoma surgery have great results. After having this surgery most people can hear.
Is a cholesteatoma a valid employment disability?
No. A cholesteatoma is a treatable medical condition not a disability. Hearing loss is a valid employment disability.
What are the symptoms of cholesteatoma?
Some symptoms of the cholesteatoma can include smelly discharged fluid coming out from the ear. As well as birth defect during birth which is also common.
What is the cpt for transcochlear approach for removal of cholesteatoma?
69799
How many people have a cholesteatoma?
about 12 in 10 million
What medical condition is mastoidectomy used to treat?
to treat cholesteatoma; a second-look procedure is generally performed to ensure that the entire cholesteatoma was removed during the initial procedure.
Collection of skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within the middle ear?
Cholesteatoma
Who invented surgery for cholesteatoma?
I'm not entirely sure, but you can find more info about cholesteatomas at http://www.cholesteatoma.net .
What is cystic mass made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol found in the middle ear?
Cholesteatoma
Who was the youngest person ever diagnosed with Cholesteatoma?
as far as i know i am the youngest person diagnosed with a cholesteatoma i was 9 years old in 2004 when first diagnosed but when i went in for pre op the doctors said they couldn't see it, i am now 14 years old and have been diagnosed AGAIN
What is a Cholesteatoma?
A cystic mass of cells in the middle ear, occurring as a congential defect or as a serious complication of a disease or traumtic condition of the ear
