Middle Ear Glial Heterotopia Coexisting with Cholesteatoma: A Case Study

Middle ear glial heterotopia is a rare entity that may be discovered incidentally or in association with infection/cholesteatoma. Definitive management requires surgical excision of the heterotopic tissue and concurrent repair of skull base bone defects when identified. Preoperative imaging evaluation with CT or MRI can be valuable to delineate anatomical relationships and exclude intracranial connections.