Thursday, July 8, 2021

Nasopharyngeal Approach to a Cholesterol Granuloma of the Petrous Apex

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Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jul 8:1455613211028074. doi: 10.1177/01455613211028074. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Cholesterol granulomas are rare cystic inflammatory lesions characterized by the formation of cholesterol crystals. They are the most prevalent lesions of the petrous apex and when symptomatic, hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, headache, and facial pathology can be present. Surgical management is recommended in symptomatic patients. There are different surgical appr oaches to cholesterol granulomas. The aim of this article is to present and describe an endoscopic endonasal nasopharyngeal approach to a cholesterol granuloma and explain the advantages and disadvantages.

PMID:34233514 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211028074

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