INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Kaitlyn O’Connor has been battling recurring cysts, called cholesteatoma, in her right ear and brain since the early 2000s. O’Connor says she’s had five surgeries ...

"It was scary stuff, but I just take every day as a gift," "The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum told Newsweek.

Otology is the study of the ear and its related diseases. Common ear problems include chronic infection of the ear, hearing loss, vestibular (dizziness) abnormalities, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and ...

Background: Studies indicated that diverse cellular mechanisms including epithelial migration and hyper-proliferation, inflammatory responses, and enzymatic bone erosion were involved in the ...

When abnormal skin grows in the middle ear, it can damage the ossicles, especially if it gets very large. Cholesteatoma is a noncancerous mass that can be a birth defect, but more commonly is caused ...

a In progress. Abbreviations: + = yes; - = no; ? = unknown; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; BabyHUG = Baby Hydroxyurea Group; BP = blood pressure; CPAP/O 2 ...

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Is something ailing your ears, nose, or throat? That's an ENT doctor's specialty. Learn about the various conditions that can affect these body parts.