Preauricular tag or pit

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Preauricular tag or pit

This finding is usually discovered by the health care provider during the first well-baby examination. However, if there is bleeding, swelling, or discharge at the site, you should call your health care provider.

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting this condition in detail may include:

• What exactly is the problem (skin tag, pit, or other)?
• Are both ears affected or only one?
• What other symptoms are also present?
• Does the child respond normally to sounds?

Physical examination:

The baby will be examined for other signs of disorders that are sometimes associated with preauricular tags or pits. A hearing test may be performed if the usual newborn screening test was not performed.

After seeing your health care provider:

If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider associated with preauricular tags or pits, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.

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