RESUMEN
Teratomas are tumors originated from mature or immature tissues. Teratomas are made up of one embryonic layer or all three embryonic layers [endoderm, mesoderm, or ectoderm]. Herein we report a 41-year-old man who presented with vertigo, vomiting, and tinnitus. After physical examination, laboratory evaluation and performing computed tomography, cholesteatoma was diagnosed, however, during radical mastoidectomy a cystic tumor was found. The result of pathology proved middle ear and mastoid teratoma
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Humanos , Masculino , Teratoma/complicaciones , Teratoma/cirugía , Neoplasias del Oído/etiología , Neoplasias del Oído/patología , Endodermo , Mesodermo , Ectodermo , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Quiste Dermoide/diagnóstico , Quiste Dermoide/patología , Quiste Dermoide/cirugía , Trompa Auditiva/anomalías , Trompa Auditiva/diagnóstico por imagen , Trompa Auditiva/cirugía , Apófisis Mastoides/anomalías , Apófisis Mastoides/diagnóstico por imagen , Apófisis Mastoides/cirugía , Oído Medio/anomalías , Oído Medio/diagnóstico por imagen , Oído Medio/cirugía , Ventilación del Oído Medio , Pérdida Auditiva Conductiva/etiología , Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/etiología , Colesteatoma/diagnóstico , Colesteatoma/cirugíaRESUMEN
Dizziness is described as having a variety of unpleasant sensations which often interfere with balance and walking. It is a common complaint by people over age 65, affecting 13-38% of elderly Americans. Dizziness may occur by many different causes which can be difficult to diagnose. Dizziness is usually related to a metabolic or even cardiovascular origin nevertheless, vertigo is an otological or neurological problem. Frequently, dizziness is not usually considered as a long lasting complication however, in almost one quarter of the elderly with this problem, it may last a year or even more. Dizziness is not usually associated with increased risk of death unless it is a sign of heart disease. However, dizziness may increase the risk of collapse and decrease the quality of life, especially if it is persistent or severe