A ball or cyst known as cholesteatoma can cause permanent hearing loss, balance disturbances, and infection
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Desquamated skin cells can form a ball or cyst in the ear known as cholesteatoma. It can cause hearing loss, balance disturbance, infection and facial nerve paralysis.
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