Petrified ear (Q93358)
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A rare clinical entity in which the cartilage of the ear is replaced by ectopic calcification or ossification. It manifests as a partially or wholly rigid auricle, which may cause discomfort. Causes include frostbite, trauma, radiation therapy and several systemic diseases, notably Addison disease.
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| English | Petrified ear |
A rare clinical entity in which the cartilage of the ear is replaced by ectopic calcification or ossification. It manifests as a partially or wholly rigid auricle, which may cause discomfort. Causes include frostbite, trauma, radiation therapy and several systemic diseases, notably Addison disease. |
