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    • DW-MRI, specifically TSE/HASTE sequences, accurately differentiated cholesteatoma from other middle ear tissues.
    • MRI measurements of cholesteatoma size showed high correlation with intraoperative findings (within 1 mm error margin).
    • Lesions <8mm confined to the middle ear, as identified by non-EPI MRI, were effectively managed with transmeatal endoscopic surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Advanced MRI modalities offer superior diagnostic accuracy compared to CT scans for cholesteatoma.
    • DW-MRI facilitates precise preoperative diagnosis and extent evaluation of cholesteatoma.
    • Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery is a viable option for select cholesteatomas identified via non-EPI MRI.