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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    I'll post the correct answer in a couple of days!

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    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    If anyone has an idea, there’s still time.

    I’ll post the correct answer in another three days.
     

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    peri-auricular tag???
     

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    Pre-auricular Skin Tag
     

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    Correct answer:

    Yes, the right answer is auricular tags.

    Basically, there are small lobs of skin near the ear due to a developmental disorder of the first and second pharyngeal arches. There’s a genetic component involved, but luckily it’s harmless.
     

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