A Nodular Lesion on the Helix of a Boy’s Ear

Authors:
Alia Abbas, BS
MD Candidate, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi

Barbara Wilson, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Citation:
Abbas A, Wilson B. A nodular lesion on the helix of a boy’s ear. Consultant. 2019;59(5):135-136.

A 4-year-old boy presented with an asymptomatic, firm, yellow-tan nodule on the left posterior helix (Figure). The lesion had appeared shortly after birth and had continued to enlarge until approximately 2 months of age, after which its size had remained stable. He had no other medical problems and had normal development. He had no family history of similar lesions.

Figure. A firm yellow-tan nodule on the left posterior helix.