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Posterior helix pit

MedGen UID:
867181
Concept ID:
C4021539
Finding
Synonyms: Ear, posterior helical groove; Ear, posterior helical notch; Helix, posterior pit; Indentation in back of outer ear; Pits in posterior aspect of ear helices
 
HPO: HP:0008523

Definition

Permanent indentation on the posteromedial aspect of the helix that may be sharply or indistinctly delineated. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPosterior helix pit

Conditions with this feature

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
MedGen UID:
2562
Concept ID:
C0004903
Disease or Syndrome
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a growth disorder variably characterized by neonatal hypoglycemia, macrosomia, macroglossia, hemihyperplasia, omphalocele, embryonal tumors (e.g., Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, neuroblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma), visceromegaly, adrenocortical cytomegaly, renal abnormalities (e.g., medullary dysplasia, nephrocalcinosis, medullary sponge kidney, and nephromegaly), and ear creases/pits. BWS is considered a clinical spectrum, in which affected individuals may have many of these features or may have only one or two clinical features. Early death may occur from complications of prematurity, hypoglycemia, cardiomyopathy, macroglossia, or tumors. However, the previously reported mortality of 20% is likely an overestimate given better recognition of the disorder along with enhanced treatment options. Macroglossia and macrosomia are generally present at birth but may have postnatal onset. Growth rate slows around age seven to eight years. Hemihyperplasia may affect segmental regions of the body or selected organs and tissues.
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome type 1
MedGen UID:
162917
Concept ID:
C0796154
Disease or Syndrome
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome type 1 (SGBS1) is characterized by pre- and postnatal macrosomia; distinctive craniofacial features (including macrocephaly, coarse facial features, macrostomia, macroglossia, and palatal abnormalities); and commonly, mild-to-severe intellectual disability with or without structural brain anomalies. Other variable findings include supernumerary nipples, diastasis recti / umbilical hernia, congenital heart defects, diaphragmatic hernia, genitourinary defects, and gastrointestinal anomalies. Skeletal anomalies can include vertebral fusion, scoliosis, rib anomalies, and congenital hip dislocation. Hand anomalies can include large hands and postaxial polydactyly. Affected individuals are at increased risk for embryonal tumors including Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, adrenal neuroblastoma, gonadoblastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and medulloblastoma.
Ear pits, posterior helical
MedGen UID:
342119
Concept ID:
C1851900
Finding
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to EP300 haploinsufficiency
MedGen UID:
462291
Concept ID:
C3150941
Disease or Syndrome
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS) is characterized by distinctive facial features, broad and often angulated thumbs and halluces, short stature, and moderate-to-severe intellectual disability. The characteristic craniofacial features are downslanted palpebral fissures, low-hanging columella, high palate, grimacing smile, and talon cusps. Prenatal growth is often normal, then height, weight, and head circumference percentiles rapidly drop in the first few months of life. Short stature is typical in adulthood. Obesity may develop in childhood or adolescence. Average IQ ranges between 35 and 50; however, developmental outcome varies considerably. Some individuals with EP300-RSTS have normal intellect. Additional features include ocular abnormalities, hearing loss, respiratory difficulties, congenital heart defects, renal abnormalities, cryptorchidism, feeding problems, recurrent infections, and severe constipation.

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Choi SJ, Choung YH, Park K, Bae J, Park HY
Laryngoscope 2007 Oct;117(10):1798-802. doi: 10.1097/MLG.0b013e3180caa1ca. PMID: 17713452

Diagnosis

Sonoda K, Tsunoda A, Yoshikawa A, Tou M, Anzai T, Matsumoto F
Ear Nose Throat J 2023 Jun;102(6):NP265-NP268. Epub 2021 Apr 8 doi: 10.1177/01455613211009150. PMID: 33829886
Choi SJ, Choung YH, Park K, Bae J, Park HY
Laryngoscope 2007 Oct;117(10):1798-802. doi: 10.1097/MLG.0b013e3180caa1ca. PMID: 17713452

Clinical prediction guides

Sonoda K, Tsunoda A, Yoshikawa A, Tou M, Anzai T, Matsumoto F
Ear Nose Throat J 2023 Jun;102(6):NP265-NP268. Epub 2021 Apr 8 doi: 10.1177/01455613211009150. PMID: 33829886

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