Elastotic ear knotQ82.8; L98.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Elastotic nodules of the ear; Elastotic nodules ot the ear

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Carter, 1969

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

A single or multiple, circumscribed papular or nodular "elastomer" in sun-damaged skin of the anthelix of the auricle.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Probably the result of excessive actinic damage to the skin of the auricles.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Predominantly white men are affected. Median age of onset: 62 years.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Isolated or multiple, also on both sides 0.4-0.8 cm large, firm, asymptomatic, whitish or reddened papules and nodes with an orange-like fielded surface structure.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation, in the entire dermis irregularly distributed masses of elastic material. Degenerative damage can also be detected in the cartilage itself. No signs of inflammation.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis; sarcoidosis; basal cell carcinoma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Not necessary. Biopsies are necessary for diagnostic reasons to rule out malignancy.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Carter VH et al (1969) Elastotic nodules ot the anthelix. Arch Dermatol 100: 282-285
  2. Lewis GK et al (2004) Aquired disorders of elastic tissue: Part I. Increased elastic tissue and solar elastotic syndromes. JAAD 51: 1-21
  3. Requena L et al (1989) Elastotic nodules ot the ears. Cutis 44: 452-454

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer