Get relief from Pre-auricular pits & sinuses with EarSurgeon, Dr. Shree Rao
Dr. Shree Rao who has vast experience in handling preauricular pit / sinus conditions, elaborates that a preauricular pit or sinus is a small hole or cyst just in front of the ear above the ear canal. The hole marks a sinus tract under the skin that is wrongly located. Most people don’t know that they have a pit till it is revealed in a routine ENT examination or when they consult the doctor about an ear infection.
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WHAT IS A PREAURICULAR PIT OR SINUS?
Some people have a small abnormal pit or hole that looks like a dimple or piercing, just in front of the ear and above the ear canal. This is called a preauricular pit or sinus and is a condition that one is born with. It occurs when the ear doesn’t fully develop before birth. It is usually considered harmless as it doesn’t cause any health problems. However, if you notice a pit in front of your ear, it is best to consult an ENT specialist who can give you the right medical advice.
If you have this condition or know someone who does, here is what Dr. Shree Rao, top Ear surgeon of Hyderabad has to say about pre-auricular pits and sinus, treatment for the problem and surgery.
HOW DOES A PREAURICULAR PIT OCCUR?
Dr. Shree Rao explains that those who have
preauricular pits are born with it. The condition occurs in the womb during the first 2 months of gestation when the ear is formed but doesn’t fully develop. It’s a common malformation and is considered harmless. Sometimes it is genetic with family members having the condition.
In case a newborn baby has a Preauricular pit, the doctor might look for other irregularities and underlying conditions.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PREAURICULAR PITS / SINUS?
Dr. Shree Rao assures that most people who have a Preauricular pit /Sinus don’t have any symptoms or hearing problems. Some people experience pain at times, which can be alleviated by applying pressure to the earlobe for some time.
At times, however, a preauricular abscess may form. In this condition, the pits get infected and there are chances of the formation of a cyst with pus oozing from it.
WHAT ARE THE UNDERLYING CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PREAURICULAR PITS?
These pits or sinuses are usually associated
with Branchiootorenal syndrome –
a condition that affects the development
of tissues in the neck and causes malformations of the ears and kidneys.
It can also be a result of the Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome – an overgrowth condition where creases or pits in the
skin near the ear grow to an abnormally large size.
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About Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao
Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao is acclaimed as one of the Best Doctor for Pre-auricular Pits & Sinuses in Hyderabad. With 10+ years of deep domain experience in the field of ENT, she is the director at Dr. Rao’s ENT Super Specialty International Hospital.
Dr.Shree Rao underwent specialized training in Rhinoplasty / Facial Plastic surgery at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. She also underwent advanced training in cochlear implant surgery under Padmashri Dr. Milind V Kirtane and has a Fellowship in cochlear implant. Having performed over 200 successful cochlear implants for patients from all over the world, Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao is also the recipient of several prestigious accolades in the domain of ENT and considered as the best Cochlear Implant Surgeon in India.
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