Cholesteatoma of the ear canal, otoscope view. The cholesteatoma (white) is a mass of dead skin cells that has accumulated in the ear. A cholesteatoma can cause tissue erosion, damage to the inner ear, profound hearing loss, vertigo, facial nerve damage and palsy. In serious cases it can cause a brain abscess. If infected, the dead skin results in a foul-smelling discharge. | |
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