Ossicular erosion from a posterior pars tensa retraction cholesteatoma.

Author: Nathaniel W. Yang ^{1
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Author Information

1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology College of Medicine - Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila
2. Philippine National Ear Institute National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila
3. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Memorial Foundation Institute of Medicine
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Human; Female; CHOLESTEATOMA
From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2013;28(2):33-34
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: A 14-year old female with Down syndrome presented with a 3-year history of recurrent purulent left otorrhea. The discharge had become more frequently blood-tinged. Otologic examination revealed a stenotic ear canal with polypoid granulation obstructing the view of the tympanic membrane. High resolution computerized tomographic (HRCT) imaging of the temporal bone was performed to assess the status of the middle ear and mastoid. Particular attention was given to assess for bony erosion associated with cholesteatoma formation.
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