Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Surgery The Only Option To Remove A Cyst In The Ear?

My daughter is 4 years old and has had an abscess on her ear for about 6 weeks, she is currently on her 4th antibiotic. We have been taking her to a pediatric ENT who believes it could be a cyst, she has an ear pit that could potentially be clogged thus causing mucous to flood the cyst and not drain properly so it is swelling and leaking puss and blood. According to the ENT the next answer is surgery, but at 4 years old you can imagine I m trying to opt for the least invasive option. Do you think this is the only option for correcting this issue?
posted on Thu, 5 Apr 2018
Twitter Tue, 17 Jul 2018 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 20 Jul 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cyst or pus at local accumulation need to drain otherwise it may spread to adjoining sides lead to complications. So drainage or excision along with surgery may gives rise to complete recovery in few days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Surgery The Only Option To Remove A Cyst In The Ear?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cyst or pus at local accumulation need to drain otherwise it may spread to adjoining sides lead to complications. So drainage or excision along with surgery may gives rise to complete recovery in few days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.