### Patient: Doctor, I have a skin growth in my ear and my hearing has diminished. Also, my ear looks red and there is fluid inside. I have a plugged feeling in my ear as well. What could be the cause?
### Doctor: You may be suffering from cholesteatoma, which is a type of skin growth in the middle ear. It can cause hearing loss, redness, fluid buildup, and a plugged feeling. We'll need to run some tests to confirm the diagnosis.