Prior H/O ear surgery and Scanty, foul smelling, painless discharge from the ear is characteristic feature of which of the following lesions:: (A) ASOM, (B) Cholesteatoma, (C) Central perforation, (D) Otitis externa
Answer is B. Cholesteatoma / attico antral type of CSOM / marginal perforation is characterised by scanty foul smelling, painless discharge from the ear. The foul smell is due to saprophytic infection and osteitis