Antihelix, Stem, Prominent

Definition:

Subjective: Increased protrusion of the antihelical ridge, proximal to its bifurcation, relative to the prominence of the helix (Fig. d,e)

Comments:

This finding is highly variable, and the range is illustrated in the figure to the right. The relative prominence is attributable to either increased volume of the cartilage and/or the acuteness of the folding angle. Interpretation of relative antihelical prominence may be difficult when the conchal anatomy is distorted, for example a Cupped ear.

Replaces:

• Antihelix Stem, Hyperplastic
• Antihelix Stem, Hypertrophic

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