(H71) Cholesteatoma of middle ear
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Diagnosis cholesteatoma of middle ear is diagnosed Men are 20.25% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis cholesteatoma of middle ear
321 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis cholesteatoma of middle ear
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cholesteatoma of middle ear - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features cholesteatoma of middle ear
Cholesteatoma of middle ear - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - cholesteatoma of middle ear
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
- Audiometry
- Tympanometry
- Laboratory tests
- Endoscopy of the ear
- Treatment with antibiotics
- Surgical removal of the cholesteatoma
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Surgery to remove the cholesteatoma
- Antibiotic treatment to prevent infection
- Medication to reduce inflammation
- Regular monitoring of the ear
- Frequent cleaning of the ear
- Hearing aids to improve hearing
- Ventilation tubes to improve drainage and ventilation
Cholesteatoma of middle ear - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease cholesteatoma of middle ear
Ear discharge
(Ear drainage, Ear fluid, Ear oozing, Ear secretion, Ear seepage, Ear wetness, Ear leak, Ear run-off, Ear wetting, Ear weeping)
Ear discharge is a common symptom of ear infection. It is usually a yellowish, greenish, or whitish fluid that drains from the ear. As the infection worsens, the discharge can become thicker, darker, and smell bad. Ear discharge can also be accompanied by pain, itching, and ringing in the ear. It ca...
Ear congestion
(Blocked ears, Clogged ears, Stuffy ears, Ear fullness, Ear obstruction, Impacted ear wax, Ear pressure, Ear congestion)
Ear congestion is a feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear. It is often accompanied by muffled hearing, pain, and a popping or crackling sound. It can be caused by a build-up of wax, fluid, or an infection. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can last from a few days to several weeks. Ear ...
Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...
Ear ache
(Earache, Ear pain, Otalgia, Auricular pain, Auricular discomfort, Auricular soreness, Otodynia, Earache discomfort, Earache soreness, Earache pain)
Ear ache is a common symptom of infection or inflammation in the ear. It can range from a dull, continuous pain to a sharp, sudden pain. It can be accompanied by swelling, redness, and tenderness in and around the ear, as well as a feeling of fullness and ringing in the ear. It can develop gradually...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...