Reddy Y Mounika, Shankar T, Reddy Y Gautham, Goddanti Nitya
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Government ENT Hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, India.
Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Nov;102(11):NP543-NP544. doi: 10.1177/01455613211028087. Epub 2021 Jun 25.
Petrified pinna is clinically characterized by an unbending rigid stone hard ear. Usually, the majority of the patients are asymptomatic but occasionally may experience pain from local pressure while sleeping. This uncommon condition is reported to be in association with local trauma, hypothermia, inflammation, and several life-threatening endocrine and systemic diseases. Awareness and knowledge to identify this entity is essential as it might be helpful in treating several systemic conditions and thus any untoward events.
石化耳廓的临床特征是耳朵坚硬如石、无法弯曲。通常,大多数患者没有症状,但偶尔在睡觉时可能会因局部受压而感到疼痛。据报道,这种罕见情况与局部创伤、体温过低、炎症以及几种危及生命的内分泌和全身性疾病有关。识别这种病症的意识和知识至关重要,因为这可能有助于治疗几种全身性疾病,从而避免任何不良事件。