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Please help! what is the difference between keratosis obturans and cholesteatoma?
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Pathology and tx: Keratosis is a condition caused by keratin buildup in the ear canal and a cholesteatoma is squamous tissue building up in the wall of the canal. Keratosis can be treated with debridement of the keratin from the canal. Cholesteatomas can require surgery.
Answered 7/21/2014
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