Attic Perforation Cholesteatoma

Cholesteatoma is an uncommon condition where a cyst like growth develops in the ear.

Attic perforation cholesteatoma. Invagination of the tympanic membrane of the attic to form retraction pockets to be filled with desquamated epithelium and keratin to form cholesteatoma. The vast majority of acquired cholesteatomas develop as a result of chronic middle ear infection and are usually associated with perforation of the tympanic membrane. The most common symptoms are loss of hearing and a foul smelling discharge from the ear. The attic is just above the eardrum.

If the cholesteatoma has been dry the cholesteatoma may present the appearance of wax over the attic. It can be a birth defect congenital problem but usually occurs as a complication of long standing chronic ear infection. Clinical presentation usually consists of conductive hearing loss often with purulent discharge from the ear 6. Patients may also present due to one of many complications which include.

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