Category: Ear
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Tumors of the Middle Ear and Mastoid
Malignant tumors in the middle ear and mastoid are very rare. Of these very uncommon tumors, the squamous cell cancers are the most common. Squamous cell cancer of the middle ear and mastoid is a fatal disease, if not treated properly. These cancers are usually found in individuals who have neglected chronic infection in the…
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Chronic Ear Disease-Cholesteatoma and its Complications
Cholesteatoma is a benign growth of skin in the middle ear or mastoid that can lead to infection and more serious problems involving the brain and facial nerve. It is not a cancer condition but is important because it can lead to serious complications such as permanent deafness and life-threatening illnesses such as meningitis and…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Children (Ts Ads)-Any Treatment?
Snoring and Sleep apnea is a condition of interrupted breathing cause by a narrowing in the throat or upper airway. These breathing pauses typically last between 10 to 60 seconds and can occur up to hundreds of times a night. This narrowing can be due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, obesity, or other medical problems.…