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Mirror Ear: A Rare Case of Polyotia
N Amatya1, B L Shrestha1, S Karmacharya1
1Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|September 27, 2024
Summary
Polyotia, a rare ear anomaly, involves a large accessory auricle resembling an extra ear. This report details two successful surgical corrections for this condition, offering insights into its management.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Genetics
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Polyotia is an extremely rare congenital external auricle anomaly characterized by a substantial accessory auricle.
- Unlike pre-auricular tags, polyotia presents as a well-formed, ear-like structure, often mirroring the original auricle.
- Fewer than 30 cases of polyotia have been documented in medical literature.

