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Anotia
absent pina
Congenital (present at birth); may be associated with a syndrome
Treatment: Possible surgical reconstruction; amplification if indicated

Microtia
small pinna, with or without landmarks
Congenital, may be associated with a syndrome
Treatment: Possible surgical reconstruction; amplification if indicated

perichondritis
bacterial infection of tissue surrounding cartilage
skin conditions
Treatment: antibiotics

preauricular fistula
depression in the skin, anterior to helix and superior to tragus
congenital, disruption during development
Treatment: antibiotics if infected

stenosis
narrowing of the external auditory canal
age, or may be congenital
Treatment: possible surgery if there is hearing loss

external otitis
aka swimmers ear
drainage from the external auditory canal, pain, fever, swelling of the pinna
bacterial or fungal infection caused by humid environment, skin condition, or abrasion
Treatment: prescribed drops

otomycosis
fungal infection
itching, burning, pain, discharge, hearing loss
Skin conditions and humid environment
Treatment: prescribed ear dropsa


cerumen impaction
impacted ear wax
decreased hearing
Can be caused by hearing aid use, narrow ear canals, cotton swab use
Treatment: removal with suction or curette