Medindia
Take charge of your health! Click Here
Medindia » Disease & Condition

Cholesteatoma - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Apr 04, 2019


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for cholesteatoma?

An ENT surgeon should be consulted for cholesteatoma.

2. Is a cholesteatoma serious?

In the initial stages the cholesteatoma usually does not pose any serious threat. But as the cholesteatoma grows larger it may cause serious complications such as damage to the eardrum and bones inside the middle ear and facial paralysis.


3. Is a cholesteatoma painful?

Cholesteatoma usually does not cause pain. But the associated infection may result in pain, redness and swelling behind the ear.

Cite this Article

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

  • APA

    Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. (2019, April 04). Cholesteatoma - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia. Retrieved on Dec 03, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/cholesteatoma-faqs.htm.

  • MLA

    Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. "Cholesteatoma - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. Dec 03, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/cholesteatoma-faqs.htm>.

  • Chicago

    Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. "Cholesteatoma - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/cholesteatoma-faqs.htm. (accessed Dec 03, 2024).

  • Harvard

    Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. 2019. Cholesteatoma - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia, viewed Dec 03, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/cholesteatoma-faqs.htm.

View Non AMP Site | Back to top ↑