Unusual conchal deformity in otherwise normal ears.
A case of bilateral convex conchae in otherwise normal ears is reported. As far as we are aware, such a deformity has not been reported in the literature. A technique of surgical correction by excision of a crescent of conchal cartilage is described. Relevant embryologic development of the auricle is reviewed.
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North East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery, St. Andrew's Hospital, Billericay, Essex, United Kingdom.
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D002356:Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D016896:Treatment Outcome