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Distribution and danger of atticoantral CSOM

THE CONTEXT
Atticoantral disease involves the posterosuperior middle ear cleft and is associated with cholesteatoma.

Anatomical involvement and complications

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The involved regions are the attic, antrum, posterior tympanum and mastoid.
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Associated cholesteatoma erodes bone and creates a risk of serious complications. This is why atticoantral disease is called the unsafe or dangerous type.
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