{"id":97,"date":"2022-01-06T21:38:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.fm1.dev\/cholesteatoma\/"},"modified":"2023-09-01T08:11:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T15:11:51","slug":"cholesteatoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/ent\/cholesteatoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Cholesteatoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes a Cholesteatoma?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear and the throat. If this tube isn\u2019t working properly, part of the eardrum can be pulled into the middle ear. 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As the mass gradually increases in size, it destroys the middle ear&#8217;s bones, causing <a href=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/audiologist\/\">hearing loss<\/a> and infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Cholesteatoma?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear and the throat. If this tube isn\u2019t working properly, part of the eardrum can be pulled into the middle ear. This can create a cyst that fills up with fluids, skin cells and other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare instances, children are born with cholesteatomas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-with-cholesteatoma-1.jpg\" alt=\"Older man sitting on the couch and holding himself upright with his cane while holding his ear due to pain from a cholesteatoma\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" title=\"Cholesteatoma Symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-with-cholesteatoma-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/man-with-cholesteatoma-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Cholesteatoma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing loss in one ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure or a feeling of fullness in the ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drainage from the ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Complications Can Arise from a Cholesteatoma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without treatment, a cholesteatoma will continue to grow and has the potential for multiple complications, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Damage to the eardrum, bones inside the ear and facial nerves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/audiologist\/\">Permanent hearing loss<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic ear infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meningitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain abscess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Doctors Diagnose a Cholesteatoma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our provider will begin by examining your ear. They\u2019ll use an otoscope to look for clumps of dead skin cells or blood vessels, both of which are signs of a cyst. Additional tests may include a CT scan, which allows our <a href=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/ent\/\">ENT<\/a> to view the inside of your ear and skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the process, our provider will take time to answer any questions and ensure that you understand your condition and how to best treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Treatment Options Are Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If our ENT has determined you have a cholesteatoma, they\u2019ll likely prescribe antibiotics to control the infection and reduce any inflammation. Because cholesteatomas don\u2019t go away naturally and often continue to grow, surgery may be required to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being diagnosed with a cholesteatoma might feel stressful, but our team at Sacramento Ear, Nose &#038; Throat can help. 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A cholesteatoma is a mass of skin cells in the middle ear. As the mass gradually increases in size, it destroys the middle ear&#8217;s bones, causing and infection.&nbsp; What Causes a Cholesteatoma?&nbsp;&nbsp; The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear and the throat. If this tube isn\u2019t working properly, part of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":83,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | A cholesteatoma is a mass of skin cells in the ear. It can lead to hearing loss. 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