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Auditory sensation, commonly called hearing, involves the transformation of sonic waves into neural impulses facilitated by the structures of the auditory organ. The prominent, flesh-like structure on the side of the head, called the auricle, directs sound waves towards the auditory canal. The auricle is often mislabeled as the pinna, a term more aligned with mobile structures like a feline's external ear. The auditory canal penetrates the cranium via the external auditory meatus of the...
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The cochlea is a coiled structure in the inner ear that contains hair cells—the sensory receptors of the auditory system. Sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea by small bones attached to the eardrum called the ossicles, which vibrate the oval window that leads to the inner ear. This causes fluid in the chambers of the cochlea to move, vibrating the basilar membrane.
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Accessory Structures of the Skin: Hair and Hair Follicles

Hair and hair follicles are integral components of the integumentary system. Hair is a filamentous structure composed mainly of a protein called keratin. It is found on the surface of the skin throughout the body, except for areas such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Hair is a keratinous filament growing out of the epidermis. It is primarily made of dead, keratinized cells. Hair strands originate at the epidermal penetration called the hair follicle. The hair shaft is the part...
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Hair Cells

Hair cells are the sensory receptors of the auditory system—they transduce mechanical sound waves into electrical energy that the nervous system can understand. Hair cells are located in the organ of Corti within the cochlea of the inner ear, between the basilar and tectorial membranes. The actual sensory receptors are called inner hair cells. The outer hair cells serve other functions, such as sound amplification in the cochlea, and are not discussed in detail here.
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The Auditory Ossicles

The auditory ossicles of the middle ear transmit sounds from the air as vibrations to the fluid-filled cochlea. The auditory ossicles consist of two malleus (hammer) bones, two incus (anvil) bones, and two stapes (stirrups), one on each side. These bones develop during the fetal stage and are the ones to ossify first. They are fully mature at birth and do not grow afterward.
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A cutaneous horn on the ear.

Manuel Gil-Mosquera1, Sergio Vano-Galvan, Ruth Gómez-Guerra

  • 1Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. vesalio30@hotmail.com

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Summary

A 64-year-old man presented with a year-long, progressively growing lesion on his left ear. This case highlights the importance of evaluating persistent skin changes, even without typical symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cutaneous tumors represent a significant public health concern.
  • Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for effective management of skin lesions.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old male patient with no prior history of skin tumors presented with a year-old lesion on his left ear.
  • The lesion exhibited progressive growth without associated pain, irritation, or systemic symptoms like weight loss.

Findings:

  • The case describes a slowly developing skin lesion on the ear, necessitating medical evaluation.
  • Diagnostic workup is required to determine the nature of the cutaneous lesion.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for thorough dermatological assessment of persistent or growing skin lesions.

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