Too large earlobe

Introduction Excessive earlobe is a clinical manifestation of earlobe malformation. The earlobe deformity is generally divided into earlobe adhesion, ear lobes, excessive or missing earlobe. The congenital factors may be more common. The earlobe deformity is usually not very eye-catching and can often be covered with hair, which is only noticed when the earlobe is noticed when intentionally or unintentionally. The ears are located on both sides of the skull, one on each side, and the perfect position and shape can make the facial appearance more harmonious and perfect. The upper edge of the auricle is about the height of the eyebrow, and the lower edge is about the same as the bottom of the nose. The auricle includes the ear wheel, the ear wheel nodule, the pair of ear wheel, the ear boat, the ear armor, and the earlobe.

Cause

The cause of excessive earlobe is unknown, mostly due to congenital.

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Visual inspection can be done.

Differential diagnosis

1, earlobe adhesion: earlobe adhesion refers to the earlobe is pulled down or backward, and visible scars. It is a clinical manifestation of the earlobe deformity.

2, ear lobes: more due to violence caused by earrings and so on. It can be seen that the lower part of the earlobe is vertically divided into two parts. Surgery can be directly sutured, and care should be taken to prevent postoperative contracture. This method is simple and effective, but it needs to be re-pierced through the ear. In addition, a narrow strip of flap can be designed at the wound edge to form an ear hole, and the layer is sutured underneath. This method requires a higher technology.

3, earlobe hypertrophy: mostly congenital, there is no recognized diagnostic criteria, it is generally considered that the earlobe is too large or disproportionate with the auricle is the earlobe hypertrophy, the surgical method is relatively simple, can be crescent, wedge Or cut off from the side to reduce the earlobe, and more can achieve satisfactory results.

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