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Pinna abnormalities and low-set ears

Alternative Names

Low-set ears; Microtia; “Lop” ear

Definition of Pinna abnormalities and low-set ears

Pinna abnormalities and low-set ears refer to abnormalities in the shape or position of the outer ear (pinna or auricle).

Review

Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 11/2/2009

Ear abnormalities
Pinna of the newborn ear

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