Development of bilateral mastoiditis due to chronic otitis media with congenital cholesteatoma

Abstract

Congenital cholesteatoma develops from the squamousepithelium that is located at middle ear, petrous boneand mastoid bone during embryological development ofmiddle ear. Congenital cholesteatoma forms the 2-5% ofall cholesteatomas. In this article, a 5 years old boy withbilateral -probably congenital- diffuse cholesteatoma andmastoid fistulas is presented. Our case is special dueto his age and severe destructive pattern. Patient wastreated successfully by bilateral radical mastoidectomyoperation.Key words: Congenital, cholesteatoma, mastoiditi