Congenital mastoid‐isolated cholesteatoma in a 14‐year‐old boy

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Congenital mastoid confined cholesteatoma is a very rare entity with only 30 reported cases worldwide. We describe the presentation and treatment of this condition in a 14‐year‐old boy, with maintenance of normal hearing and ear canal function.

Keywords

• cholesteatoma
• congenital
• head and neck
• mastoidectomy
• otology
• pediatrics