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Ear lobe crease
 
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Earlobe creases

Call your health care provider if:

(This finding is usually discovered on a well-child examination.)

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting this symptom in detail may include:

  • When did you first notice the earlobe creases?
  • What other symptoms or abnormalities have you also noticed?

A physical examination will be performed to determine if there are other abnormalities present that may indicate the presence of a rare disorder.

Diagnostic tests:
If other symptoms or abnormalities are noted, diagnostic tests may be performed. The specific test will depend on the disorder that is suspected.

After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to earlobe creases to your personal medical record.


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