Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Serious
ICD-10: C30 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मध्य कर्ण का कैंसर · தமிழ்: நடுக்காது புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಧ್ಯ ಕಿವಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: మధ్య చెవి క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: মধ্যকর্ণের ক্যান্সার · मराठी: मध्य कर्णाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: મધ્ય કાનનો કેન્સર
About this condition
Middle ear cancer is a rare malignancy affecting the air-filled space behind the eardrum. Symptoms often mimic chronic ear infections, including persistent discharge, hearing loss, and pain. Because it's uncommon, diagnosis may be delayed, making it important to investigate any chronic ear symptoms that don't respond to usual treatments.
Common symptoms
ear discharge
hearing loss
ear pain
ringing in ears
facial weakness
dizziness
When to see a doctor: within 1 week for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मध्य कर्ण का कैंसर · कान का कैंसर · कान में गांठ · कर्ण कर्कट |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நடுக்காது புற்றுநோய் · காது புற்றுநோய் · காதில் கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮಧ್ಯ ಕಿವಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕಿವಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕಿವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మధ్య చెవి క్యాన్సర్ · చెవి క్యాన్సర్ · చెవిలో గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মধ্যকর্ণের ক্যান্সার · কানের ক্যান্সার · কানে চাকা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मध्य कर्णाचा कर्करोग · कानाचा कर्करोग · कानात गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મધ્ય કાનનો કેન્સર · કાનનો કેન્સર · કાનમાં ગઠ્ઠો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of middle ear?
ear discharge, hearing loss, ear pain, ringing in ears, facial weakness, dizziness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week for evaluation
Is Malignant neoplasm of middle ear common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of middle ear?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week for evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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