Tympanic membrane cholesteatoma: a rare finding.
We report a rare finding of tympanic membrane cholesteatoma in a two-year-old girl. Tympanic membrane cholesteatoma without trauma or surgery to the ear is a rare entity, with few cases documented in the literature. The exact etiology of this lesion is still unclear. The presentation, clinical course and management are discussed. A whitish spot on the tympanic membrane should raise suspicion for cholesteatoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative to allow an easy removal and avoid middle ear involvement.
Atmaca
Sinan
S
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
Seçkin
Ender
E
Koyuncu
Mehmet
M
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014432:Tympanic Membrane