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Mucosal Thickenup In Middle Ear Cavity

2023-04-17 06:20:35
Hello Doctor, I had cholesteatoma surgery 4 years back. My recent HRCT Temporal bone CT shows residual mucosal thickenup in middle ear cavity in the same ear. Rest everything mentioned normal. What does Mucosal thickening in middle ear cavity? Will cholesteatoma develop again? Please advise.
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Cholesteatoma can develop again. But surgery depends on various factors. U can take a diffusion weighted MRI to confirm cholesteatoma before.surgery.

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Kindly consult ent specialist for better understanding

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Only surgical option is dere

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Good evening It would be appreciated if you upload the images of HRCT B/L Temporal bone to comment upon

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Surgery Only. Option

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If mucosal thickening has cyst like shape and encroaching hearing ossicles it need to be removed

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Plz visit ENT clinic for proper evaluation

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