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Cholesteatoma

Diagnosis and management.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

Cholesteatoma | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
National
CKS: Cholesteatoma
National
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Inflammatory Ear Disease
Local
EAONO/JOS Joint Consensus Statements on the Definitions, Classification and Staging of Middle Ear Cholesteatoma
Local
ESR Essentials: imaging of middle ear cholesteatoma—practice recommendations by the European Society of Head and Neck Radiology
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that suggest a diagnosis of cholesteatoma in a patient presenting with ear symptoms?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How should I investigate a suspected cholesteatoma in primary care before referring to ENT?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What are the indications for surgical intervention in patients diagnosed with cholesteatoma?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How can I differentiate between a cholesteatoma and other middle ear pathologies during a clinical examination?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What follow-up care is recommended for patients post-cholesteatoma surgery to monitor for recurrence?Updated: 8/16/2025
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