Presentation
History of recurrent external otitis.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral ossifications of the external auditory canal
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Bilateral ossification of the cartilage of the external ear canal bilaterally.
Case Discussion
Ossification of the cartilage of the external ear canal is a rare entity with few reported cases in literature. It is often asymptomatic and somtimes patients present with discomfort during sleep.