ABSTRACT
The oral and maxillofacial surgeon is aware of the need to evaluate and treat the entire facial complex. To gain maximum esthetic results, excessive ear prominence occasionally needs to be addressed. Excessive ear prominence can be the result of failure of scapha folding, conchal hypertrophy, conchal malposition, or a combination of these deformities. Management of this problem is based on the accurate diagnosis of the deformity and a thorough understanding of the basic techniques that address them. This article presents an overview of otoplasty for the treatment of prominent ears.
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Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Contraindications , Female , Humans , Male , Postoperative Care , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Surgical Procedures, OperativeABSTRACT
Angiolipoma is a common tumor that is usually found on the trunk and extremities. On rare occasions, this tumor will occur in the maxillofacial region. A case in which an angiolipoma occurred on the palate of an 8-year-old girl is presented. There are two different types of angiolipoma--an infiltrating and a noninfiltrating type. Both of these types and their treatment are discussed.