External auditory canal exostoses (EAE), commonly known as Surfer's ear, is the name for an exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal. They are otherwise benign hyperplasias (growths) of the tympanic bone and are strongly associated with frequent cold-water and wind exposure.
External auditory canal exostoses (EAE), commonly known as Surfer's ear, is the name for an exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal. They are otherwise benign hyperplasias (growths) of the tympanic bone and are strongly associated with frequent cold-water and wind exposure.
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