surfer's ear


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surfer's ear

The formation of an exostosis in the external auditory canal of surfers, esp. those who habitually surf in colder waters.
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The condition is sometimes called surfer's ear because exostoses tend to develop in people who swim in cold water.
Nonobstructing exostoses of the external auditory canal

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