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Middle Ear Cholesteatoma

Middle ear cholesteatoma is a non-cancerous growth in the middle ear. It is a rare condition that is caused when skin and bone fragments become trapped in the middle ear cavity. The growth often affects the hearing, leading to hearing loss and ringing in the ear. In some cases, it can also cause dizziness, balance p…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-8572 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Middle ear cholesteatoma is a non-cancerous growth in the middle ear. It is a rare condition that is caused when skin and bone fragments become trapped in the middle ear cavity. The growth often affects the hearing, leading to hearing loss and ringing in the ear. In some cases, it can also cause dizziness, balance problems and facial nerve damage. Cholesteatoma is treated surgically with the goal of preserving hearing and restoring balance. Treatment may include antibiotics to treat infection and other medications to reduce swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma is important in order to improve outcomes.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Otolaryngology Advances (ISSN 2379-8572).

Journal editorial board
Ioannis Chatzistefanou · Greece Heather Bortfeld · United States Heidi Silver · United States

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