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The petrified ear

S Lautenschlager1, P H Itin, T Rufli

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Basel, Switzerland.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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This case study describes a rare instance of ossified ears in an otherwise healthy man. Prolonged exposure to hypothermia is suggested as the most likely cause for this unusual condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Ossification of the external ear, or petrified ears, is an exceptionally rare condition.
  • Etiology of ear ossification is not well understood, with few documented cases.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old male presented with bilateral, symmetric ossification of the auricles.
  • The patient was otherwise healthy, with no other significant medical history.

Findings:

  • The ossification process affected both ears symmetrically.
  • Prolonged exposure to hypothermia was identified as the most plausible etiological factor.

Implications:

  • This case highlights hypothermia as a potential, albeit rare, cause of external ear ossification.
  • Further research into environmental factors and their impact on cartilage ossification is warranted.