Benign ear cyst or tumor

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Benign ear cyst or tumor

The symptoms of cysts include:

• Small soft skin lumps on, behind, or in front of the ear that are usually not painful or tender (unless infected)
• Cysts within the external ear canal that can be extremely painful

• Ear discomfort
• Gradual hearing loss in one ear (because the tumor blocks the external ear canal)

Benign cysts and tumors are usually discovered during a routine ear examination. When looking into the ear, the doctor may see cysts or benign tumors that often appear as skin-covered mounds within the ear canal.

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

• Electronystagmography
• Caloric stimulation

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