External Ear Canal Cholesteatoma: Case Series

Submitted by:

Nick Schofield
University of Florida

Presenter(s):

Nick Schofield
Drew Fletcher

Abstract

The literature on external auditory canal cholesteatoma (EACC) remains scarce with only small case series published. A 2018 literature review identified 9 published case series with more than 10 patients with EACC, with the largest including 48 patients. Furthermore, our recent systematic review on the pathogenesis of primary EACC identified several theories and uncovered continued debate. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to elucidate EACC pathogenesis by examining all cases diagnosed at a large academic center in the United States, to compare findings in primary vs secondary EACC, and to develop the UF model for successful outcomes to treat EACC.

Objectives

To elucidate EACC pathogenesis by examining all cases diagnosed at a large academic center in the United States.

To compare findings in primary vs secondary EACC.

To develop the UF model for successful outcomes to treat EACC.