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A unique case of congenital choleasteatoma within the mastoid region of the temporal bone is described. The patient presented with a cutane ous fistula into the external auditory canal and epidural abscess. The clinical, radiological, histopathological and operative findings are discussed. A review of the literature shows only one report of a similar case.
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Rajan, K.V., Santhi, T. An unusual case of congenital choleasteatoma in the mastoid with epidural abscess and cutaneous fistula. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 57, 339–341 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02907707
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