Mythological ears, a real deformity: A case of bilateral Stahl’s ears in a South African girl

South African Journal of Child Health

M G C Giaquinto-Cilliers¹  Magnus Daniel Potgieter¹ 

[1] Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Northern Cape, South Africa

关键词: Stahl';    s ears;    spock ears;    paediatric surgery;    plastic surgery;   

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学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Health and Medical Publishing Group

【 摘 要 】

Stahl’s ear is a rare congenital deformity of the pinna with a third crus resulting in an ‘elf-like’, ‘Vulcan-like’ or ‘satyr-like’ appearance with pointing of the ears. Early recognition of the condition allows successful early conservative treatment and may avoid the need for surgical correction at a later stage. We present the case of a 7-year-old South African girl with bilateral Stahl ears, who presented with psychological distress as a result of being ridiculed at her school. The deformity was surgically corrected with a good cosmetic result and patient satisfaction.

【 授权许可】

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