Cholesteatoma

Question 1

define

Answer 1

this is the presence of keratin within the middle ear (dead skin cells on the surface of the eardrum is sucked inwards and collected)

Question 2

what does the keratin cells contain?

Answer 2

enzymes that can erodes surrounding bone

Question 3

what does the keratin provide the perfect medium for?

Answer 3

bacterial growth

Question 4

two types of cholesteatoma

Answer 4

acquired

congenital (born with a collection of skin producing cells behind the middle ear drum)

Question 5

diagnosis

Answer 5

pearly white masses on otoscopy
foul smelling
cheesy discharge

Question 6

management

Answer 6

surgical excision and reconstruction