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Published on: December 15, 2023
[Congenital cholesteatoma in children]
C Hafsa1, S Jerbi-Omezzine, I Lahmar
1Service d'imagerie médicale B, centre de maternité et de néonatologie, CHU Fattouma-Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisie. chirazhafsa@yahoo.fr
Insights
Congenital cholesteatoma is rare, affecting infants. High-resolution CT scans aid in early diagnosis and surgical planning for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Congenital cholesteatoma is a rare condition presenting in infants.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
- Clinical and radiological features require thorough investigation.
Observation:
- Two cases of congenital cholesteatoma in 1-month-old infants are presented.
- Patients exhibited facial paralysis.
- Otoscopic examination revealed a normal tympanic membrane with a whitish retrotympanic mass.
Findings:
- High-resolution computed tomography (CT) was utilized for investigation.
- CT scans enabled a definitive diagnosis of congenital cholesteatoma.
- Surgical intervention was performed in both cases.
Implications:
- Congenital cholesteatoma necessitates early diagnosis through careful otoscopic examination in infants.
- CT scanning is vital for accurate diagnosis and preoperative assessment.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical planning can improve patient outcomes.
Objectives:
To report on two cases of congenital cholesteatoma in patients aged 1 month. To review the clinical and radiological features of congenital cholesteatoma and to clarify the contribution of the CT scan in the diagnosis and the preoperative workup.
Patients And Methods:
The authors report two observations of congenital cholesteatoma. These children were investigated using high-resolution CT. The treatment was surgical in both cases.
Results:
The children were 1 month old, presenting with facial paralysis. In the otoscopic exam, the tympanic membrane was normal in both cases, with a whitish retrotympanic soft mass. The diagnosis of congenital cholesteatoma was made based on the CT data.
Conclusion:
Congenital cholesteatoma is rare. Otoscopic examination must be undertaken during the physical exam of a child at a young age to establish an early diagnosis. CT scan allows positive diagnosis and a precise preoperative workup.
