Recurrent acquired atresia of the external auditory canal and associated canal cholesteatoma.
Acquired atresia of the external auditory canal associated with medial canal cholesteatoma is a rare finding. Recurrence of this pathologic picture redevelops three times. Various speculations regarding possible etiologic factors, as well as audiometry and treatment are discussed.
D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D004424:Ear Canal; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence