Cholesterol Granuloma in a Post-mastoidectomy for Cholesteatoma
- Author:
M D Mohd Khairi
;
R Ramiza Ramza
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Ear diseases;
mastoidectomy;
cholesterol granuloma
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2012;67(2):217-218
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cholesterol granuloma is a histological term used to
describe the foreign body reaction towards cholesterol
crystals causing granuloma. We report a case of cholesterol
granuloma in a patient who presented with a mass in her
ear after 6 years of mastoidectomy. The diagnosis has been
confirmed by MRI and postoperative findings. The
difference between cholesterol granuloma and the other
entities especially cholesteatoma and meningoencephalic
herniation must be made in view of its implications and
surgical management of each lesion.
