[Congenital cholesteatoma of the middle ear in children].
In a series of 16 middle ear cholesteatomas of a congenital type are reported in children; the youngest (18 months) presented with a bilateral case. Whereas a simple tympanoplasty could cure a localized pearl, typically anterosuperior in the mesotympanum, the stapes is fast eroded (7 cases) if progression goes on. Intact canal wall technique in 2 stages was the typical procedure. Good hearing results were generally achieved (except in one case of fixed footplate): 9 cases/14 with an ABG within 20 dB and an AC level within 30 dB.
C.H.U. de Grenoble, Clinique Universitaire O.R.L., France.
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Charachon
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Gratacap
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Fillatre
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013201:Stapes Surgery
Les cholestéatomes congénitaux de l'oreille moyenne chez l'enfant.