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(Q17.5) Prominent ear
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495 642 in individuals diagnosis prominent ear confirmed
Diagnosis prominent ear is diagnosed Women are 18.28% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis prominent ear
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis prominent ear
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease prominent ear - Men and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-44, 50-54, 70-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 45-49, 55-69, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 55-59, 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-54, 60-64
Disease Features prominent ear
Absence or low individual and public risk
Prominent ear - what does this mean
Prominent ear is a congenital deformity in which the ears are abnormally large or protrude beyond the normal profile of the head. it is caused by an abnormal development of the cartilage and soft tissue of the ear, which results in an increased size and/or projection of the ears.
What happens during the disease - prominent ear
Prominent ear is a congenital condition in which the ears protrude outwards from the head more than normal. it is caused by a combination of absent or weak antihelical fold, an underdeveloped concha, and an enlarged scapha. this causes the ear to protrude outwards and appear larger than normal. in some cases, the cause of this condition is unknown, while in others it may be due to genetic factors.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- CT scan of the ear
- MRI scan of the ear
- Audiology tests to measure hearing levels
- Blood tests to check for any underlying medical conditions
- Genetic testing to determine any genetic anomalies
- Visual inspection of the ear
- X-ray of the ear
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the prominence of the ear.
- Educate the patient about the condition and the available treatments.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation.
- Perform otoplasty surgery to reshape the cartilage of the ear.
- Perform earlobe reduction surgery to reduce the size of the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe reconstruction surgery to reshape the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe lifting surgery to reposition the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe tucking surgery to reduce the projection of the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe augmentation surgery to increase the projection of the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe grafting surgery to add volume to the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe contouring surgery to improve the shape of the earlobes.
- Perform earlobe reshaping surgery to correct asymmetrical earlobes.
- Perform earlobe reduction and reshaping surgery to reduce the size and improve the shape of the earlobes.
- Perform ear lobe reduction and augmentation surgery to reduce the size and increase the projection of the earlobes.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Prominent ear - Prevention
Prominent ear is a condition that can be prevented through early intervention. for infants, this may include the use of an ear molding device, which is designed to reshape the ears while the cartilage is still soft and pliable. for older children, surgery may be required to correct the condition. in either case, it is important to consult with a medical expert to determine the best course of action.