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Diagnosed with a cholesteatoma. is that bad?
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Requires treatment: A cholesteatoma is a deposit of skin cells that forms a mass in the middle ear and can erode various portions of the middle ear resulting in hearing loss and other complications. It requires surgical treatment to prevent progression.
Answered 6/6/2014
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