Preauricular tags

The preauricular tags represent ectodermal inclusions related to the aberrant development of the auditory tubercles*.

They are present in front of the external auditory canal and contain small remnants of cartilage inside*.

Surgical excision is performed primarily due to cosmetic concerns*.

Such excision is recommended from the year of life.

Excision of pre auricular tags

Excision of pre auricular tags

Operative Pediatric Surgery 2º Ed - MM Ziegler, RG Azizkhan, D von Allmen, TR Weber - ISBN:  978-0-07-166781-4

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
* MM Ziegler, RG Azizkhan, D von Allmen, TR Weber. Operative Pediatric Surgery 2º Ed.
* AG Coran. Pediatric Surgery 7º Ed.