1 Pathogenesis of Cholesteatoma

Aural cholesteatomas consist of accumulations of desquamating keratinized epithelium within the middle ear or other pneumatized portion of the temporal bone. Cholesteatomas may be classified according to presumed etiology as congenital or acquired. The theoretical mechanisms of the pathogenesis of the two types are discussed.

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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks
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2025-11-21
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https://doi.org/10.1055/b-0045-218177
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29
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Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
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1 Pathogenesis of Cholesteatoma

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1 Pathogenesis of Cholesteatoma

Bluestone Cd, Nancy Sculerati
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Abstract

Aural cholesteatomas consist of accumulations of desquamating keratinized epithelium within the middle ear or other pneumatized portion of the temporal bone. Cholesteatomas may be classified according to presumed etiology as congenital or acquired. The theoretical mechanisms of the pathogenesis of the two types are discussed.

Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooksVol. 22(5)
University of Pittsburgh (US), Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US), Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (US), New York University (US)
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Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
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