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Endoscopic Cholesteatoma Surgery
Published on: January 19, 2022
Cholesterol granuloma in a post-mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma
M D Mohd Khairi1, R Ramiza Ramza
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. khairi@kck.usm.my
Abstract:
Cholesterol granuloma is a histological term used to describe the foreign body reaction towards cholesterol crystals causing granuloma. We report a case of cholesterol granuloma in a patient who presented with a mass in her ear after 6 years of mastoidectomy. The diagnosis has been confirmed by MRI and postoperative findings. The difference between cholesterol granuloma and the other entities especially cholesteatoma and meningoencephalic herniation must be made in view of its implications and surgical management of each lesion.
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