Cholesteatoma: What Patients Need to Know About This Chronic Ear Condition Persistent ear infections or ongoing ear discharge are often dismissed as minor problems. However, in some cases, these symptoms may indicate a more serious condition called cholesteatoma . Although cholesteatoma is not cancerous, it can gradually damage important structures inside the ear and lead to hearing loss or other complications if left untreated. This guide explains the symptoms of cholesteatoma, how it is diagnosed, and the available treatment options. What is cholesteatoma? Cholesteatoma is an abnormal collection of skin cells that develops inside the middle ear or mastoid bone behind the ear. Normally, skin cells shed naturally from the ear canal. In cholesteatoma, these cells become trapped and gradually accumulate. As the cholesteatoma enlarges, it can damage nearby structures, including: The eardrum The hearing bones The mastoid bone Balance structures within the ear Witho...
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