keratosis obturans

keratosis obturans
an abnormal build-up of keratin and dead skin cells within the ear canal that can block the canal, cause conductive hearing loss (see deafness) and erode the bone of the ear canal. It is associated with bronchiectasis and chronic sinusitis.

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