Cholesteatoma

A pathologic process characterized by the proliferation of keratinizing squamous epithelium resulting in the accumulation of keratin and cells in the middle ear and/or mastoid. It may be congenital or acquired. If left untreated, it may increase in size and destroy adjacent structures.

Also known as: cholesteatoma, cholesteatoma (disease), congenital cholesteatoma (type), primary acquired cholesteatoma (type), secondary acquired cholesteatoma (type)

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.