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What Is The Treatment Of Tiny Pin Hole In Ear ?
Hi, I was born with a tiny pin hole in my right ear. It's where the ear and the face connect in the corner. It doesn't bother me, but I would like to know what the medical name for it is. I am a 22 year old African American female. As far as I know none of my immediate family members has this.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Hi , your clinical history is suggestive of Preauricular sinus.
It is result of improper fusion of pinna during development. It has tracks inside & if opening is block then it may result in swelling with infection.
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards - Dr KK ( Karade )
It is result of improper fusion of pinna during development. It has tracks inside & if opening is block then it may result in swelling with infection.
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards - Dr KK ( Karade )
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