Cup ear

Introduction The cup-shaped ear is a congenital malform between the ear and the ear, accounting for about 10% of various congenital ear malformations. Bilateral is more common, but the left and right are not necessarily symmetrical, and there is a certain heritability. The cup ear has four main features: the auricle is curled, the light one is only the self-folding of the ear wheel, and the heavy one is the upper part of the auricle, covering the ear canal. The auricle is tilted forward, that is, the ear is ear-splitting, but it is different from the simple ear-ear deformity. The auricle becomes smaller, mainly because the length of the auricle becomes shorter. The position of the auricle is low, the severity is more obvious, and often accompanied by maxillofacial deformities.

Cause

This is a more common congenital malformation of the auricle, which is caused by congenital.

an examination

Related inspection

Auricular examination of otolaryngology CT examination

1. The auricle is in a curled state, and the lighter is accompanied by a slight folding of the ear wheel. In the case of a heavy one, the entire auricle is rolled up and covers the ear canal.

2, the ear profile is leaning forward, even if it is a wind ear, but it is different from the simple wind ear deformity.

3, the auricle becomes smaller, the main manifestation is that the length of the auricle is significantly shorter.

4, the position of the auricle is low, especially in severe cases, and with the corresponding maxillofacial deformity.

Differential diagnosis

Wind ear

The ear is a common congenital auricular deformity, which is generally thought to be due to the formation of incomplete follicles or the formation of ear cartilage in the embryonic stage. These two parts of the deformity may exist alone or simultaneously. The bilateral characteristics of the ear are more common, but the degree of deformity on both sides is different. The same deformity can usually be found in both parents and siblings. Among the people of the East, the ear of the taboos of the Westerners is still considered by some to be a symbol of success, happiness and prosperity. What is more, it is considered that the ear is a symbol of the child's intelligence. Therefore, although the ear is common in China, there are few people who require treatment. However, in Western countries, the situation is completely different. A child who has a good voice will not be considered blessed or consider smart. On the contrary, it often becomes the object of companion teasing, and the nicknames such as and rabbit ear continue to put pressure on the psychology and spirit of the child.

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