A Case of Cholesteatoma Extended Both into the Cochlea and IAC.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.5.468
- Author:
Hyo Geun CHOI
1
;
Jae Jin SONG
;
Min Woo PARK
;
Sun O CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. suno@plaza.snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cholesteatoma;
Cochlea;
Internal auditory canal;
Labyrinthine fistula
- MeSH:
Cholesteatoma;
Cochlea;
Fistula
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009;52(5):468-470
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Labyrinthine fistula caused by cholesteatoma can make various complications according to the site of the lesion. The lateral canal, superior canal ampulla, posterior canal and promontory of the cochlea are the common areas of fistulization. However, invasion into the cochlea or internal auditory canal (IAC) is very rare. We have experienced a case of cholesteatoma extending into the cochlea and IAC, which was successfully treated via the transotic approach. Herein we report this case with a review of literature
