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Congenital Cholesteatoma

Congenital cholesteatoma is a collection of skin that forms in the middle ear before birth.

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Etiology for Congenital Cholesteatoma

Congenital cholesteatoma happens when a small amount of skin becomes entrapped within the middle ear during fetal development.

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A congenital cholesteatoma is seen through an intact tympanic membrane (ear drum).

About Dr. Prasad

Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.