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Giant cholesterol cysts of the petrous apex
R T Sataloff1, D L Myers, B R Roberts
1Department of Otolaryngology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|April 1, 1988
Abstract:
The giant cholesterol cyst is a clinical entity distinct from cholesterol granulomas and other destructive lesions of the petrous bone. Preoperative assessment by computed tomographic scan and magnetic resonance imaging is extremely helpful. Attempts at total resection of the lesion are not necessary. Adequate surgical drainage may be established through the mastoid or middle fossa.