Cholesteatoma can occur in the ear, including external auditory canal cholesteatoma and middle ear cholesteatoma, the treatment of external auditory canal cholesteatoma is mainly direct removal or softening and then removed; middle ear cholesteatoma is required to surgically remove.
Cholesteatoma, a mass of keratinized flat epithelium containing epithelial debris and inflammatory connective tissue, is not a true tumor histologically, but it can invade bone and is prone to a range of complications, most of which require surgical treatment.
The only treatment for cholesteatoma of the external auditory canal is complete removal. Some can be removed directly; others need to be removed by soaking with cerumen-impregnated ear drops.
Cholesteatoma of the middle ear should be operated as early as possible to completely remove the cholesteatoma and other granulomatous and inflammatory lesions; efforts should be made to preserve and improve auditory function; and the physiological structure and function of the external auditory canal should be maintained as much as possible. If there is an infection it needs to be controlled before surgery. There are more surgical options, which the doctor will determine based on the extent of the lesion and the presence of complications.
After the appearance of cholesteatoma of the ear, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, and determine the correct treatment plan, and follow the doctor’s instructions.