Congenital Cholesteatoma
Congenital cholesteatoma is a collection of skin that forms in the middle ear before birth.
Condition type link name
congenital-cholesteatoma
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Overview
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Etiology
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Glossary
Outcomes for Congenital Cholesteatoma
Once a congenital cholesteatoma is surgically treated, most patients will experience an improvement in hearing. Post-operative hearing status depends on the condition in which the middle ear was found during surgery.