The infection finally was “controlled,” doctors said, and the first signs of healing appeared as granulation tissue in the wound. The 25-year-old went back into the operating room, and doctors ...

The only way to confirm a diagnosis of cancer is to take a small amount of tissue (biopsy) from the abnormal area of the ear. A specialist doctor (pathologist) then examines this under a microscope.

Symptoms include ear pain, redness, and swelling. Early treatment is crucial to prevent the infection from spreading and causing tissue death. Mastoiditis, a less common condition than others on this ...