What are cholesteatoma symptoms?

What are cholesteatoma symptoms?

Early-stage cholesteatomas might not cause symptoms. Children might not experience symptoms other than hearing loss or recurrent ear infections. In both children and adults, one of the first signs can be discharge.

The discharge may be:

• Dark.
• Foul-smelling.
• Pus-like.
• Like earwax.
• Sticky.

As the cyst grows, it can become infected, causing more drainage and inflammation. You may also experience:

• Altered sense of smell and foods not tasting as they should.
• Dizziness.
• Pain.
• Pressure or a feeling of fullness in your ear.