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Preauricular sinus
My newborn baby has hole in his right ear.. Also when I touch it I feel a nodule like..which is not in left ear..Is this a big problem? Please tell me. What to do? I am very tensed..
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It's a pre auricular sinus,congenital condition.as of now nothing to worry
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Dr. Shreya Mahendra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Do not worry, this a congenital condition (since birth) you may also notice white discharge from it once in a while, don't panic , you can leave it alone until child turns older , to be operated.
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Dr. Mohamed Shakeel S.B
Head and Neck Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Madurai
This is known as pre auricular sinus a common congenital defect
It can be operated on at a latter date
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The defect can be infected , try to maintain hygiene
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