Familial cryptotia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of familial cryptotia is presented, and the hereditary basis for this condition is discussed. Although, intuitively, the distribution of the intrinsic auricular muscle, the primary etiologic factor in cryptotia, must be determined genetically, further studies are needed to establish the mode of inheritance.
Medical subject headings
- Ear Cartilage
- Ear, External