Cholesteatoma [Cholesteatoma; Chole(Sterol) + Greek. Stear, Steatos Fat + -Ohm; Syn. Tumor Zhemchuzhna]

Cholesteatoma

Cholesteatoma [cholesteatoma; chole(sterol) + gr. stear, steatos fat + -ohm; syn. pearl tumor] - a tumor-like formation, which is an accumulation of keratin, cholesterol crystals and deflated keratinized epithelium, surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. Cholesteatoma usually occurs in the middle ear due to retraction of keratinized epithelium through a perforation of the tympanic membrane. Tumor growth can lead to destruction of the auditory ossicles and spread of the process to surrounding structures. The main treatment method for cholesteatoma is surgery - tympanoplasty.

Cholestetoma is a tumor composed of keratin and cholesterol that forms in the middle ear and mastoid process. This is a very rare condition that can cause serious hearing damage.

Cholesteatomas are formed as a result of the deposition of calcium and cholesterol salts in the cells of the middle ear or mastitis, which leads to the formation of a large amount of keratinous masses. As a rule, this formation causes inflammation in the tissues it affects. It can be caused by various factors such as infection, injury or an allergic reaction. Risk factors for the development of cholesteatoma: - Allergic reactions, for example, after the use of certain medications or after viral infections. - Injuries. Ingestion of a foreign body or even the use of cotton swabs to clean the ear canals. - Exposure to radiation. It can also cause cholesteatoma.