Recurrent Cleft Of Ear Lobe In The Siblings Of The Same Family

摘要

Clefts of the earlobe are unusual occurrence and similar cleft of earlobe in siblings is a rarity. We present a case of two real sisters who had incomplete cleft of left ear lobule. Dear Sir,Ear lobe is an important attribute of beauty and ear lobe decoration with earrings is a common practice (1). Cleft of ear lobe in any form affects Facial cosmesis. Congenital cleft of ear lobe is a rare occurrence. Recurrence of cleft in siblings of same family has not been described in literature. We present a case of siblings, both females, who had cleft of ear lobe involving same side, left in this case, and of almost same severity.This was a case of two real sisters, aged 7 years and 9 years, who presented with congenital deformity of left ear lobe. There was no history of trauma, ear discharge or hearing impairment from the involved ear. On examination there was incomplete cleft involving the distal third of left ear lobule. There was no cartilaginous deformity.