A Rare Case of Petrified Ear
Joint Authors
Buikema, Kathryn E.
Adams, Erin G.
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Calcification or ossification of the auricle, also referred to as petrified ear, is a rare diagnosis in dermatology.
In medical literature, it has most often been attributed to trauma, hypothermia and frostbite, or hypercalcemia secondary to a metabolic or endocrine disorder, such as Addison's disease.
Here, we report the clinical and radiologic findings of a 79-year-old African American male whose unilateral petrified auricle was an incidental finding.
He had a preceding history of hyperparathyroidism and subsequent hypercalcemia treated with a subtotal parathyroidectomy three years prior to presentation.
In addition to laboratory analysis, a history and physical examination was performed which revealed no other signs of hypercalcemia.
Radiologic studies demonstrated partial ossification of the external auricular cartilage on the left side.
The patient was diagnosed with the rare occurrence of a petrified ear.
In light of this case, we provide a discussion concerning the possible etiologies of this diagnosis including appropriate patient evaluation and possible treatment recommendations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Buikema, Kathryn E.& Adams, Erin G.. 2012. A Rare Case of Petrified Ear. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Buikema, Kathryn E.& Adams, Erin G.. A Rare Case of Petrified Ear. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Buikema, Kathryn E.& Adams, Erin G.. A Rare Case of Petrified Ear. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469975
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469975