Primary acquired cholesteatoma causing facial paralysis in a three-year-old toddler: A rare case report

Yıl 2020, Cilt: 30 Sayı: 2, 75 - 79, 09.07.2020

Kerem Kökoğlu Nezaket Tektaş Mehmet İlhan Şahin

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Cholesteatoma is a disease characterized by the presence of squamous epithelium in the middle ear. It can be destructive and harm the temporal structures such as facial nerve, labyrinth, and ossicles, leading to possible complications. Facial nerve paralysis is one of these complications. Herein, we present a rare case of three-year-old toddler with a primary acquired cholesteatoma and facial nerve paralysis.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bell's palsy, mastoidectomy, methylprednisolone

Kaynakça

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