CHOLESTEATOMA - LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY - SKIN DISEASES

What is cholesteatoma and major symptoms



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Cholesteatoma corresponds to the abnormal growth of skin inside the ear canal, behind the eardrum, which can be identified through the discharge of strong ear odor secretion, tinnitus and changes in hearing ability, for example. According to the cause, cholesteatoma can be classified into: Acquired , which may occur due to perforation or invagination of the tympanic membrane or due to repeated or untreated ear infections; Congenital , in which the person is already born with excess skin in the ear canal, however the reason why this happens is still unknown