Purpose Congenital cholesteatoma (CC) presents as a white pearl-like lesion behind a
normal tympanic membrane (TM), without a history of otorrhea, infection, perforation or …

Cholesteatoma is a serious otolaryngologic condition that to date remains an important
problem and poses a challenge to otolaryngologists around the world. To improve the …

Congenital cholesteatoma (CC) is a non-neoplastic lesion of keratin debris lined by
epithelium found in the temporal bone. It is the lesser-known sibling of the acquired …

Objectives: We evaluate 3 new cases of congenital cholesteatoma confined to the mastoid
process, and compare them with cases presented in the literature in order to better define …

Background: Congenital cholesteatomas account for just up to 5% of all cholesteatomas and
most commonly arise in the petrous apex and middle ear. Congenital cholesteatomas …

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Congenital cholesteatomas frequently extend beyond the typically described anterosuperior
location of the middle ear. Ossicular destruction, mastoid infiltration, and tympanic …

To report a series of adult patients diagnosed with congenital cholesteatoma (CC) with
respect to symptoms, different varieties of presentation, surgical findings and approach …

Objectives: We report an extremely rare case of congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid
region, presenting as acute mastoiditis. We also review the 16 previously reported cases of …

Intradiploic epidermoid cyst is a benign lesion that is derived from the ectodermal cells of the
cranium. It is a rare tumor, representing less than 1% of all primary intracranial tumors. It can …