Ear Tumor Surgery Treatment in India

Anjali Chopra, a 42-year-old classical vocalist...

Anjali Chopra, a 42-year-old classical vocalist and music teacher, first noticed a persistent, low-grade ringing in her right ear six months ago. Over time, it progressed to a feeling of fullness and a noticeable, though not yet dramatic, hearing loss on that side. Terrified that her career was at risk, she avoided doctors until she experienced a sudden episode of vertigo during a rehearsal. A CT scan ordered by her ENT, Dr. Mehta, revealed a small glomus tympanicum tumor, a benign but locally invasive growth, nestled in her middle ear. Dr. Mehta explained that while benign, the tumor would continue to grow, causing irreversible hearing loss, worsening vertigo, and potentially facial nerve damage. Surgery via a transcanal approach was recommended to remove it while preserving as much hearing as possible. The surgery was intricate but successful. Anjali spent one night in the hospital managing post-operative dizziness and ear pressure. The recovery involved four weeks of strict precautions, no straining, loud noises, or air travel. While she has a mild, permanent conductive hearing loss in that ear, her tinnitus is gone and her balance has fully recovered. Emotionally, she moved from profound fear and grief over potentially losing her musical identity to immense relief and gratitude. She has adapted her teaching techniques and uses a small hearing aid for group settings, feeling she got her life back.