Bizarre Deformity of Pinna
Bizarre Deformity of Pinna
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A 15-year-old female presented to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department with only complaint of deformity of the right pinna Heart Bracelet since childhood.No other associated congenital anomalies were present.On examination, congenital right-sided deformed pinna which exhibited exotic and bizarre deformity with macrotragus extending towards helix, a prominent helical fold, the cartilaginous ridge running parallel to the helix was found to be conspicuously absent, and imparting cupped ear appearance, further contributing to the complex deformity of the pinna [Table/Fig-1].The DR. FORMULATED ORG KIDS BERRY CHERRY patient had normal external auditory meatus, tympanic membrane, and hearing.
The clinical diagnosis was macrotragus with cupped ear.As the patient was willing to undergo cosmetic reconstruction, she was suggested different plans of ear reshaping surgeries.