Ear lobe crease

Ear lobe crease
The earlobe in children and young adults is normally smooth. Creases are seldom seen, but when present, they are sometimes linked to an increased risk of certain diseases.




Review Date: 12/31/2007
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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