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Endoscopic Cholesteatoma Surgery
Published on: January 19, 2022
The Story of Separate Yet Connected Cholesteatomas
Arvind Kumar Kairo1, Rakesh Kumar1, Smita Manchanda2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Significance Statement:
Petrous cholesteatoma is rare but frequently leads to complications. A thorough radiological evaluation helps in identifying the pathology and the extent of disease. Sound anatomical knowledge is vital for the planning of surgical approach to get adequate access without damaging important structures. Presentations in congenital lesions are varied due to the uneven growth model of the temporal bone. To the best of our knowledge, the pattern of involvement in this case has never been reported earlier.
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