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11 Απρ 2023 · Ear Deformity. Ear deformities may be congenital (meaning you’re born with the condition). It’s also possible to develop an ear deformity later in life as a result of trauma. Most ear deformities require surgical correction. But nonsurgical treatments are an option in some cases.
Congenital earlobe deformities come in a variety of shapes, including earlobes with clefts, duplicate earlobes, and earlobes with skin tags.
Most ear deformities are congenital, meaning they are present from birth. In rare cases, children develop ear deformities from trauma or disease. In some children, an ear deformity is a symptom of a genetic disorder that can affect multiple body systems, such as Goldenhar syndrome and CHARGE syndrome.
Split ear-lobes or earlobe clefts are classified as congenital and acquired [5], and the latter are classified as complete and incomplete [5, 6]. Many classifications and techniques have been described for repair of various grades of split earlobes.
Congenital Earlobe Deformities: Split or double earlobes, sometimes with skin tags. Accessory Tragus (ear tag): Bump of skin or cartilage in front of the ear. Non-Surgical Treatments. Ears that are folded, stick out or are otherwise irregularly shaped can be a source of embarrassment and teasing for young children.
Split earlobes. From left to right: (1) Split earlobe in two locations from earring. (2) Post-repair of split earlobe. (3) Wide and stretched earlobe deformity from plugs (gauge). (4) After surgical repair of stretched ear deformity. One common type of traumatic ear injury is a split earlobe.
Congenital ear deformities can occur when a developing baby is exposed to certain conditions in the uterus. Prenatal exposure to particular drugs, including isotretinoin (Accutane, for example), thalidomide, and alcohol have been linked to the development of outer ear deformities.
