<human>: MY 3YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER HAS WHAT ENT SAID WAS A TUMOR ON HER EAR DRUM DONT WANT TO TAKE IT OUT UNLESS NECESSARY BECAUSE OF HEARING LOSS.IT HAS BEEN DRAINING DARK BLOOD FOR TWO DAYS .WHAT ARE THESE TUMORS WHAT DO WE NEED TO EXPECT IF SURGERY IS NEEDED?
<bot>: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. There are different kinds of tumors: 1. Paragangliomas. These are usually benign.2. Skin cyst or cholesteatoma. It usually forms in the middle ear (the space behind the ear Chat Doctor.  3. Skin cancer. Biopic and removing of tumor is necessary for recovery, because benign tumor can grow big, can become malignant. Hearing depends on from statement of auditory nerve and bones in middle ear. If it will be normal she will hear.  Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your granddaughter good health.