Cholesteatoma is aggressive, destroying the surrounding bone and affecting hearing as well as causing subdural abscesses and otogenic meningitis. There is no specific drug treatment, so early surgery is recommended.
Cholesteatoma can be divided into external auditory canal cholesteatoma, cholesteatoma-type otitis media, intracranial cholesteatoma, which occurs in the brain and ear. They can be multiple and range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
1. Cholesteatoma of the external auditory canal: a cystic mass that blocks the bones of the external auditory canal, causing extensive damage to the external auditory canal, the mastoid process of the middle ear and the neighboring bones, resulting in hearing loss, and in severe cases, causing intracranial and extracranial complications that can be life-threatening.
2. Cholesteatoma otitis media: the cystic structure formed by keratinized squamous epithelium in the middle ear can destroy the surrounding bone, causing pus in the ear, hearing loss and tinnitus. It should be taken seriously and treated in time.
3. Intracranial cholesteatoma: also known as epidermoid cyst, originated from ectoderm, easy to cause headache. The tumor involves a wide range of areas and can cause vision loss, hemiparesis, brain nerve damage and seizures.
If the diagnosis of cholesteatoma is confirmed, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice to choose the appropriate treatment plan.