outstanding ear

outstanding ear

excessive protrusion of the auricle from the head, usually due to failure of the antihelical fold to develop.

Synonym(s): lop ear, protruding ear

outstanding ear

An auricular deformity characterized by an excess protrusion of the ear from the head, attributed to a defective or absent antihelical fold formation and often accompanied by a large conchal bowl Treatment Surgical reduction or correction of conchal bowl cartilage

out·stand·ing ear

(owt-stan'ding ēr)

Excessive protrusion of the auricle of the external ear from the head, usually due to failure of the antihelical fold to develop.
Synonym(s): protruding ear.