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. 2017 Apr 4;5(6):1028-1029.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.929. eCollection 2017 Jun.

Surfer's ear

Yumi Okuyama  1 , Akira Baba  2 , Hiroya Ojiri  3 , Tsuneya Nakajima  4
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Surfer's ear

Yumi Okuyama et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Exostosis in external auditory canal is common among surfers. Common symptoms are decreased hearing or loss of hearing, ear infection, and/or plugging sensation. Repeated exposure to cold water is a key clinical history to suspect this condition. Based on symptoms and existence of infection, surgical removal of the exostosis is recommended.

Keywords: Exostosis; external auditory canal; otolaryngology; surfer.

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Figure 1
Otoscopic exam showing protruded mass.
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Computed tomography image of right temporal region.
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