Surfer's ear, medically known as external auditory canal exostoses (EAE), is the name for an exostosis, or abnormal bone growth, that develops within the ear canal. These growths are benign overgrowths of the tympanic bone and are strongly linked to frequent exposure to cold water and wind.
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ICD-10 ChapterVIII: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
1. Wikipedia: Surfer's ear
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External auditory canal exostoses (EAE), commonly known as Surfer's ear, is the name for an exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal.
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
3. Wikidata: Surfer's Ear
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Subclass of: genetic disease
Surfer's ear (Wikipedia)
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