Bizarre Deformity of Pinna

Bizarre Deformity of Pinna

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A 15-year-old female presented to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department with only complaint of deformity of the right pinna since childhood.No other associated congenital anomalies were present.On examination, congenital right-sided deformed pinna which exhibited Coasters exotic and bizarre deformity with macrotragus extending towards helix, a prominent helical fold, the cartilaginous ridge running parallel to the helix was found to be conspicuously absent, and imparting cupped ear appearance, further contributing to the complex deformity of the pinna [Table/Fig-1].The patient had normal external auditory meatus, tympanic Switches membrane, and hearing.

The clinical diagnosis was macrotragus with cupped ear.As the patient was willing to undergo cosmetic reconstruction, she was suggested different plans of ear reshaping surgeries.