Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Tiny Hole In Ear, Present Towards The Centre Of The Ear, Clear Foul Smelling Discharge. Treatment?
When I was a kid I remember in the sixth grad there was this small hole that somehow appeared in one of my ears. Almost like something bit me there and left a tiny hole. not the ear lob but towards the skull sorta middle above where the entrance of the ear is. This thin clear liquid would come out and it smelled like pee. What was that?
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
Hello
Thanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.
I have gone through your query regarding small tiny hole towards the skull near the entrance of ear, it has fowl smellingliquid in it.
Considering your symptoms in all aspects it appears to be pre auricular sinus. This is a developmental defect and is form due to incomplete union of branchial clefts.
For treatment surgical excision of sinus tract is the only answer.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.
I have gone through your query regarding small tiny hole towards the skull near the entrance of ear, it has fowl smellingliquid in it.
Considering your symptoms in all aspects it appears to be pre auricular sinus. This is a developmental defect and is form due to incomplete union of branchial clefts.
For treatment surgical excision of sinus tract is the only answer.
Regards.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....