Synonyms in a broader sense Pearl tumour, middle ear, inflammation English: cholesteatom Definition A cholesteatoma, also known as a pearl tumour, is a chronic purulent inflammation of the middle ear with bone destruction. Cause Squamous epithelium (superficial layer of skin), which lines the external auditory canal, grows into the middle ear and is surrounded by … Cholesteatoma
Therapy Since the cholesteatoma can lead to the above mentioned severe complications with brain involvement (e.g. meningitis), surgical treatment is necessary. Initially, conservative treatment with antibiotic ear drops (e.g. ciprofloxacin), which are effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the frequent pathogen responsible for the inflammation, is carried out as preparation for surgery. The goals of the surgical … Therapy | Cholesteatoma
