Canal cholesteatoma in canal stenosis: a case report

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  • Asma Abdullah Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Level 9, Clinical Block, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Jalan Yaacob Latiff; Institute of Ear, Hearing and Speech (Institute-HEARS), Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Wan Nabila Wan Mansor Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Level 9, Clinical Block, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3068-4015
  • Mark Paul Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Level 9, Clinical Block, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Noor Dina Hashim Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Level 9, Clinical Block, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Jalan Yaacob Latiff; Institute of Ear, Hearing and Speech (Institute-HEARS), Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1366-6202

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17532/jhsci.2019.693

Keywords:

Canal cholesteatoma, congenital canal atresia, canal stenosis, hearing loss

Abstract

Introduction: We present the a-12-year old female with canal stenosis and canal cholesteatoma. We discuss the clinical, radiological and treatment option for canal cholesteatoma in canal stenosis

Discussion: Congenital canal atresia is a failure of the development of the external auditory canal which comprises anomalies of variable severity involving pinna, external acoustic canal, middle ear structures and rarely inner ear leading to hearing impairment. Congenital canal stenosis is considered to be a subset of congenital canal atresia. This malformation results in mild to severe conductive hearing loss. Furthermore, the risk of cholesteatoma increased when it is associated with the stenotic ear. Radiological evaluation in the form of an HRCT scan of temporal bones should always be done in these patients during their initial presentation and surgery should be planned accordingly. Their presence should be rule out prior to any corrective surgery.

Conclusion: Although the incidence of canal cholesteatoma is rare in congenital canal stenosis, all patients presenting with canal atresia or stenosis should be evaluated thoroughly due to their potential to develop cholesteatoma as it may be challenging to treat at an advanced stage in view of morbid complications. 


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31.12.2019

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Canal cholesteatoma in canal stenosis: a case report. JHSCI [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Oct. 4];9(3):180-3. Available from: https://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/693