Presentation
History of chronic multiple head traumas and new trauma to the head. History of intellectual disability.
Patient Data
Axial CT images demonstrate calcification of both malformed auricles and normal soft tissue density of the overlying subcutaneous tissues. There is a right parietal subgaleal hematoma too.
Case Discussion
Calcification of auricular cartilage (petrified ears) has been considered to be an unusual phenomenon. The process can affect the auricle either completely or partially without any visible external change. The auricular cartilage may be either calcified or ossified. There are many causes for this condition such as chronic trauma. The process may involve one or both pinnas with sparing of the earlobes.
Case courtesy of Dr. Mohsen Rezaie and Prof. Ali Hekmatnia
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