Pathology of the Ear

Overview

Journal Semin Plast Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2012 Nov 2

PMID 23115534

Citations 3

Authors

Ida Orengo

Kerri Robbins

Amanda Marsch

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Abstract

The external ear is exposed to weathering and trauma; it also has sparse vascularity, making it prone to infection and disease. The external location of the cutaneous ear makes it easily visible for diagnosis and accessible for treatment. In this article, the authors focus on diseases of the ear that are most commonly encountered and may be subject to surgical and medical evaluation and/or treatment. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical course, and treatment for each disease entity are discussed.

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