Oelzner S, Elsner P. Bilateral chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis on the free border of the helix in a woman.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2003;
49:720-2. [PMID:
14512925 DOI:
10.1067/s0190-9622(03)00482-1]
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Abstract
Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis is characterized by the presence of small, intensely painful nodules on the free border of the helix of the ear with unknown origin. The lesion is typically localized unilaterally on the right ear. Pressure and trauma may play a role.
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