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Ear Drum ruptured problem and yellowish fluid comes out from ear. Could lead to cancer?
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Chronic ear discharge with perforation of ear drum occurs in condition known as chronic otitis media. Usually if not treated your ear will. Continue to discharge and your hearing will decrease further. There is no association of this condition with cancer. Surgery known as tympanoplasty is recommended
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