Giant Cholesteatoma: Recommendations for Follow-up

ABSTRACT

This report presents the management of five patients who presented with giant recurrent or residual cholesteatoma after periods of 2 to 50 years. Their case histories are highly diverse, but all provide evidence of the need for long-term follow-up.

KEYWORDS

Cholesteatoma - middle ear - skull base - surgery

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