Cholesteatoma of the external ear canal. A case report

Cholesteatoma of the external ear canal is rare in otological practice. The case of a 62-year-old woman with local extension but scant symptoms or signs is reported. The literature is reviewed and the cause and treatment are discussed.

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Published inActa otorrinolaringológica española Vol. 49; no. 1; p. 60
Main Authors Fernández Pérez, A, Fernández-Nogueras Jiménez, F, Moreno León, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.01.1998
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Cholesteatoma - complications
Cholesteatoma - diagnostic imaging
Cholesteatoma - surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Ear Canal - diagnostic imaging
Ear Canal - surgery
Female
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - diagnosis
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - etiology
Humans
Keratosis - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Cholesteatoma of the external ear canal is rare in otological practice. The case of a 62-year-old woman with local extension but scant symptoms or signs is reported. The literature is reviewed and the cause and treatment are discussed.
ISSN:0001-6519