🦻 Cholesteatoma of the Ear — A Silent but Serious Condition A cholesteatoma is not just an ordinary ear infection. It is an abnormal skin growth inside the middle ear that can gradually expand and damage delicate structures responsible for hearing, balance, and facial nerve function. Many people ignore symptoms for months… and the condition keeps growing silently. 🔍 Common Symptoms Persistent foul-smelling ear discharge Hearing loss in one ear Ear fullness or pressure Repeated ear infections D