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What Causes Lump In Ear With Crystallized White Part?
I have a hard white jagged lump on the top of my left ear . The white part is crystalized and can be picked off with bleeding , but will regrow . The area is painful to the touch. It does not appear to be discolored ; just the white crystal on top of the sore .Thank you for any information that you can give me .B. Hood
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-IGouty Tophi of the Ear Pinna with hyperuricemia.White crystalls and soreness to touch is classic of the Gouty tophi of the pinna.
Second Opinion from Surgeon would differrentiate it by clinical and physical diagonosis.
Hope that this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctor soon.
Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS
Second Opinion from Surgeon would differrentiate it by clinical and physical diagonosis.
Hope that this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctor soon.
Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS
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