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Hole In Ear Cartilage

A hole in the ear cartilage is known as a preauricular pit. It is a small hole located in the area of the upper ear between the face and the outer ear rim. It can be present in both ears. It is commonly seen at birth. It has no signs or symptoms and does not cause any discomfort.

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My two-year-old son has small holes in both ears. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a two-year-old son who has a small hole in his ears. It started as a little spot and later degenerated into a small hole in the cartilage. Now it started spreading to another ear. I have gone to many ENT specialists and dermatologists, and they could not be able to figure out what ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description and after reviewing the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can think of a condition called angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE). It is a benign harmless condition that presents with bumps in the ears. ALHE is...  Read Full »

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