Whether or not an intracranial cholesteatoma will recur is related to the extent of the surgery to remove the tumor. If complete removal of the tumor can be achieved, it usually does not recur. If it is difficult to remove the tumor completely, it will usually recur in about 1 to 2 years, and individually it may be shorter or longer.
Intracranial cholesteatoma is a kind of benign tumor, the boundary of the tumor is relatively clear, the operation is relatively simple, intraoperative bleeding is relatively rare, if complete resection of the tumor can be achieved, the tumor will not usually recur. However, the tumor sometimes tends to burrow into the deep interstitial space of the blood vessels of the brainstem, which increases the difficulty of the surgery and makes it difficult to achieve total resection, and the residual tumor will grow slowly and recur in about 1~2 years.
Patients with intracranial cholesteatoma need to pay attention to wound care after surgery, avoid touching water, avoid collision of the affected area leading to secondary injury. Pay attention to nutritional balance in the diet, appropriate supplementation of protein and vitamins, and maintain a light diet. You also need to pay attention to ensure sufficient sleep and keep your emotions stable.
It is recommended that patients who have undergone intracranial cholesteatoma excision surgery should go to the hospital for regular checkups, and inform the doctor of any abnormalities in time to avoid delaying their condition.