Cholesteatoma in the outer part of the ear

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Hello everyone.

My 13 years old daughter had five surgery on her left ear from 2001 to

2004, after her last surgery in 2004 (where apparently all the

cholesteotoma was removed) she is been doing fine and didn't have any

problems until a month ago when her left ear started bleeding and I

took her to see an ENT. At this point the ENT prescribed some ear

drops and antibiotics and during the treatment I noticed white pieces

of dead skin coming out from her left ear that was easily removed with

a piece of cotton. After we were done with the ear drops and

antibiotics we went back to see a children's specialist in Miami and

he was surprise to see the actual cholesteatoma coming out from her

left ear and immediately removed a considerable amount of

cholesteatoma at the office. He then prescribed more ear drops for

the next 2 weeks and we are hoping that the cholesteotoma will be

completly gone by then. We are also hoping she won't have to through

another surgery. I don't know if anyone had a similar experience or

if anyone can help me understand this condition a little bit better.

Thank you for your help.

lba