How is ceruminous adenoma treated?

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

Ceruminoma requires surgical treatment and usually occurs due to overactive ceruminous glands. This procedure is not complicated and can typically be performed at an otolaryngology clinic. Some individuals are prone to developing external auditory canal cholesteatoma. Avoid getting water in the ears to prevent infection. If hearing is affected, timely cleaning at an otolaryngology clinic is necessary. Often, you cannot clean it yourself.

Ceruminous adenoma is a relatively common tumor. When this condition occurs, many people are unsure about how to treat it properly. How is ceruminous adenoma treated?

How Is Ceruminous Adenoma Treated?

Ceruminous adenoma requires surgical treatment, typically due to overactive secretion from the ceruminous glands. This procedure is not complicated and can usually be performed at an otolaryngology (ENT) clinic. Some individuals are prone to developing external auditory canal cholesteatoma. It's important to keep water out of the ears and prevent infections. If hearing is affected, prompt medical cleaning at an ENT clinic is necessary. Often, self-cleaning is not advisable because the external auditory canal is deep. Improper cleaning may easily damage the ear canal or eardrum.

Ceruminous adenoma may be associated with endocrine disorders. In early stages, patients may exhibit signs of endocrine hyperactivity. Occasionally, if the tumor grows too large, it may compress nearby nerves. It is best to go to the hospital for surgical removal. After surgery, pathological examination should be conducted to determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant. Maintain good personal hygiene and avoid using hard objects to dig in the ears.

Ceruminous adenomas have a tendency to become malignant. Early detection calls for complete surgical excision. In addition to removing the tumor, to prevent recurrence, some surrounding normal skin tissue should also be removed. The resection area may need to be expanded. Regular follow-up visits at the hospital are essential to monitor for disease progression. Get adequate rest. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness!

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Can cerumen impaction cause tinnitus?

If cerumen impaction occurs in the ear canal, it may cause tinnitus. First, if the impacted cerumen is relatively small in volume or is loosely packed, changes in head or body position—such as those occurring during walking, running, or other physical activities—may alter the configuration of the ear canal. During such positional changes, the cerumen impaction may collide with or rub against the walls of the external auditory canal, thereby producing various tinnitus sounds.

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What should I do if earwax cannot be removed and there is an abnormal sound?

Earwax cannot escape and may cause noise; it is recommended to treat this by removal with a curette, softening with ear drops, or irrigation of the external auditory canal. Dust and dirt, if not cleaned properly, can remain in the air and enter the ear canal, mixing with ear secretions to form earwax. Therefore, to keep the ear canal clean, one must pay attention to indoor hygiene as well as personal cleanliness.

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What does bilateral external auditory canal cerumen mean?

Under normal circumstances, the cartilaginous portion of the external auditory canal produces a substance called cerumen. When cerumen is over-secreted or poorly expelled, it may gradually accumulate and form a plug that blocks the external auditory canal, known as cerumen impaction. Cerumen impaction in the external auditory canal can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pain, dizziness, and even reflex coughing caused by stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the external auditory canal.

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How can cerumen impaction be completely cured?

Cerumen impaction refers to the accumulation of secretions in the external auditory canal, which can be removed using forceps, a cerumen hook, or by visiting a hospital for irrigation or suction clearance. Cerumen impaction cannot be permanently cured, as earwax is continuously produced by the ceruminous glands and naturally sheds over time—a normal physiological process. The most effective approach is regular removal of the accumulated cerumen.