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Treatment of Ear Cholesteatoma

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Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for ear cholesteatoma
2394
Treatment of ear cholesteatoma with mastoidectomy
6603.3
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Ear cholesteatoma is a benign cyst that develops behind the eardrum in the middle ear. The most common cause of this growth is repeated infections. Other causes include problems with the Eustachian tube, which connects the back of the nose with the middle ear. It is also responsible for controlling ear pressure, which adjusts when we are flying on a plane or when we are at a high altitude, such as the top of a mountain. Sinus infections or colds can affect the Eustachian tube and stop it from working properly. Certain allergies can affect the Eustachian tube as well, but these instances are quite rare. In some cases, ear cholesteatoma can be a congenital birth defect, although such cases are extremely rare.

According to Healthline, ear cholesteatoma rarely clears up on its own. If not treated, it will continue to grow. The bones in the middle ear are very delicate, so a large cyst is likely to damage the person’s hearing. In some cases, facial muscles can also be affected.

If a cyst gets very big, fluid can start to drain from it. As the cyst grows, it can also create pressure in the ear, causing discomfort or aching pain. This condition needs to be treated as early as possible to avoid complications.

Symptoms

  • Pressure in the ear
  • Discomfort
  • Pain in the ear
  • Vertigo
  • Paralysis of certain facial muscles

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the otolaryngologist will examine the ear with an otoscope. This device is helpful in determining whether there is a cyst or anything abnormal inside the ear.
  • A CT scan creates images that allow doctors to see if there are any abnormalities present in the patient’s middle ear.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as repeated cleaning (debridement) over a fixed period of time, may be sufficient for patients with smaller ear cholesteatoma cysts or who have an elevated risk of complications with anesthesia.
  • Surgery however, is the most effective option. Before undergoing surgery, the patient is likely to be prescribed a course of antibiotics to reduce inflammation and may also have a course of debridement and ear fluid drainage.
  • Once the ear cholesteatoma cyst has been surgically removed, a follow up operation may be required to reconstruct the inner ear.
  • Follow-up conservative treatment is required after surgery, to avoid recurrence in the future.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed