Middle Ear Cholesteatoma:

Terms Related to Middle Ear Cholesteatoma

• Cholesteatoma

  A non-neoplastic keratinizing mass with stratified squamous epithelium, frequently occurring in the meninges, central nervous system, bones of the skull, and most commonly in the ...

• Middle Ear Effusion

  Inflammation of the middle ear with a clear pale yellow-colored transudate.

• Middle Ear Ventilation

  Ventilation of the middle ear in the treatment of secretory (serous) otitis media, usually by placement of tubes or grommets which pierce the tympanic membrane.

• Stapes

  One of the three ossicles of the middle ear. It transmits sound vibrations from the INCUS to the internal ear (Ear, Internal see LABYRINTH).

• Otitides

  Inflammation of the ear, which may be marked by pain, fever, abnormalities of hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. Inflammation of the external ear is ...

• Ear Neoplasm

  Tumors or cancer of the internal, external, or middle ear.