Abou-Elhamd: Cholesterol granuloma
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چکیده
Cholesterol granuloma is a pathological lesion affecting the mastoid air cells due to partial obstruction of its aireation. It is commonly unilateral. It is usually associated with glue ear with intact ossicles. Histologically, it is characterized by the presence of large pointed crystals and giant cells. Its treatment is either conservative steroid therapy or surgical removal of the granuloma through simple mastoidectomy. This is a case report of cholesterol granuloma which was a cause of persistent ear infection in Saudi female patient. In conclusion, if there is persistence of middle ear infection in spite of proper medical treatment physician should think of mastoid cholesterol granuloma.
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