Profile of congenital cholesteatomas of the petrous apex.
Congenital cholesteatomas of the petrous apex are now frequently being approached by otologists. Involvement of the cerebello pontine angle by this lesion produces a myriad of signs and symptoms. Otological as well as neurosurgical literature is reviewed to achieve an overall understanding of the nature and behaviour of this uncommon but interesting lesion.
DeSouza
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Menezes
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DeSouza
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Ogale
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Morris
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Desai
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D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013701:Temporal Bone