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It’s a “benign” tumor. Does that means it’s not dangerous?

April 26, 2017dangerous means tumor

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It’s a “benign” tumor. Does that means it’s not dangerous?

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No. It’s a very serious condition that requires immediate attention. “Benign” simply means it’s not cancerous. Cholesteatoma is rarely life-threatening, but it can lead to deafness. Left untreated, it can even result in brain infection and permanent facial paralysis.