Ismi O, Unal M. Experimental models of cholesteatoma: A review.
World J Otorhinolaryngol 2014;
4:23-27. [DOI:
10.5319/wjo.v4.i4.23]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Cholesteatoma describes the keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium in the middle ear and mastoid, which has osteoclastic activity and is capable of bone resorption. Its origin is unknown and remains a topic of current investigation. In addition, ongoing studies are investigating new molecules for treatment. This review summarizes the various experimental models of cholesteatoma.
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