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Cholesteatoma

A non-neoplastic mass of keratin-producing squamous EPITHELIUM, frequently occurring in the MENINGES; bones of the skull, and most commonly in the MIDDLE EAR and MASTOID region. Cholesteatoma can be congenital or acquired. Cholesteatoma is not a tumor nor is it associated with high CHOLESTEROL.

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.428.260

MeSH Unique ID: D002781

Entry Terms:

  • Cholesteatomas

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