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Suggest Treatment For Cholesteatoma

My age is 47 years. Based on CT scan it is identified that i have cholesteatoma which can be removed through surgery. Without surgery is there an alternative. pleas suggest. 2 years back i have already gone for an ear surgery for ear drum hole and less listening power. Mr.Rao from Visakhapatnam, AP, India
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hi,

'Cholesteatoma' is an abnormal, non-cancerous skin growth that develops in the middle section of the ear, behind the eardrum. It can cause hearing loss and is known to continue to grow in size.

It is most often caused by repeated middle-ear infections. It can cause unwanted effects like deafness, meningitis, facial paralysis, and bone loss, and hence needs to be treated.

Most often, such cholesteatomas are removed surgically, often through a mastoidectomy. Minor ones can be treated with professional ear cleaning and antibiotic treatment.

After treatment is complete, regular follow-up is necessary, as cholesteatoma can recur. Kindly consult ENT Specialist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Cholesteatoma

Hi, Cholesteatoma is an abnormal, non-cancerous skin growth that develops in the middle section of the ear, behind the eardrum. It can cause hearing loss and is known to continue to grow in size. It is most often caused by repeated middle-ear infections. It can cause unwanted effects like deafness, meningitis, facial paralysis, and bone loss, and hence needs to be treated. Most often, such cholesteatomas are removed surgically, often through a mastoidectomy. Minor ones can be treated with professional ear cleaning and antibiotic treatment. After treatment is complete, regular follow-up is necessary, as cholesteatoma can recur. Kindly consult ENT Specialist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician