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Unusual cases of congenital cholesteatoma of the ear

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Usama Rashad ,
Maurice Hawthorne ,
Udhaya Kumar  and
Andrée Welsh
Usama Rashad
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, North Riding Infiramary, Middlesbrough, UK.
Maurice Hawthorne*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, North Riding Infiramary, Middlesbrough, UK.
Udhaya Kumar
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, North Riding Infiramary, Middlesbrough, UK.
Andrée Welsh
Affiliation:
Research Foundation, (ENTER), North Riding Infiramary, Middlesbrough, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Maurice Hawthorne, F.R.C.S., Ear Nose Throat and Eye Research, Consultant ENT Surgeon, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough TS1 5JE, UK. Fax: 01642 231154
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Abstract

Congenital cholesteatoma may originate at various sites in the temporal bone. For example, in the petrous apex, the cerebellopontine angle, the middle ear cavity, the mastoid process or the external auditory canal. The least common site being the mastoid process. We present two cases of congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid process, each presenting with different symptoms and at different ages. Both patients underwent surgical treatment, which confirmed the diagnosis and radiological findings.

Keywords

CholesteatomaPetrous boneSurgery
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 1 , January 1999 , pp. 52 - 54
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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