cholesteatoma
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- noun
- /ˌkoʊlɪˈstiːəˌtoʊmə/
- Specialized
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colesteatoma
- The doctor explained that a cholesteatoma is an abnormal growth in the ear that can lead to hearing loss.
- recurrent cholesteatoma
- persistent cholesteatoma
- cholesteatoma removal
Examples
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The patient was returned to the operating room for exploration, and a large cholesteatoma was found in the mastoid segment.
Academic text (1999) -
When complete closure of the external canal occurs, surgery is indicated to prevent cholesteatoma and its potentially fatal complications.
Academic text (2008) -
You don't have a cholesteatoma.
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Bone erosion on CT is quite common in both TOM and cholesteatoma.
Academic text (2005) -
The neck of the cholesteatoma was located in the facial recess.
Academic text (1999) -
Patients with chronic otitis media, with or without cholesteatoma, comprised the largest group in this study.
Academic text (2008) -
Adequate exposure is critical to achieving complete excision of cholesteatoma and successful tympanoplasty.
Academic text (2001) -
The incidence of recurrent cholesteatoma is reported to range from 5% to as much as 71%.
Academic text (2001) -
By and large, CSOM is managed medically, and cholesteatoma is managed surgically.
Academic text (2005) -
Dr. Younis: Another important factor is that we must differentiate between CSOM and cholesteatoma.
Academic text (2005)
How Damaging
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Cholesteatoma breaks into chole 'bile', steat 'fat' and -oma 'tumor', and it links to the common word cholesterol, which helps you remember the 'fat' idea. So, although it is not cancer, the name gives a clear image: a fatty growth in the middle ear that can damage hearing.