Complications of cholesteatoma mnemonic

Serious complications of unsafe ear disease

Common questions

What is the Complications of cholesteatoma mnemonic?

FLAME. It helps you recall: Serious complications of unsafe ear disease.

What does "F" stand for?

Facial palsy

What does "L" stand for?

Labyrinthitis

What does "A" stand for?

Abscess of the brain

What are all the parts of the FLAME mnemonic?

F: Facial palsy; L: Labyrinthitis; A: Abscess of the brain; M: Meningitis; E: Extradural abscess.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Complications of cholesteatoma in ENT.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Leaves out mastoiditis and lateral sinus thrombosis.

How is this useful clinically?

Reminds why atticoantral disease needs surgery.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a ENT question about Complications of cholesteatoma.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.