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middle ear cholesterol granuloma

Term ID
DOID:10852
Synonyms
  • Cholesterin granuloma
  • Cholesterin granuloma of middle ear
Definition
A otitis media which is an expansile, inflammatory mass of granulation tissue in the middle ear. It is a foreign body reaction to cholesterol deposits that occur in obstructed fluid-filled air cells of the temporal bone. It is present with a conductive hearing loss and a blue eardrum. (2)
References
  • NCI:C3655
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:28371001
  • UMLS_CUI:C0155492
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:10852 )
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