Earlobe creases

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Ear lobe crease

This finding is usually discovered on a well-child examination. If you notice that your child has earlobe creases and are concerned that they may be linked with an inherited disorder, see your pediatrician.

The health care provider will obtain your child's medical history. Medical history questions may include:

• When did you first notice the earlobe creases?
• What other symptoms or abnormalities have you also noticed?

A physical examination will be performed to determine if there are abnormalities present that may indicate the presence of a rare disorder.

If other symptoms or abnormalities are noted, diagnostic tests may be ordered. The specific test will depend on the disorder that is suspected

Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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