Red ear syndrome: Three new pediatric cases

Günay Ç., Hız A. S., Erdağ T. K., Olgun Y., Yiş U.

NEUROLOGY ASIA, vol.27, no.2, pp.521-525, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Publication Type: Article / Case Report
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.54029/2022cuw
  • Journal Name: NEUROLOGY ASIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.521-525
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Red ear syndrome (RES) is characterized by paroxysmal burning sensation, pain, edema and reddening of unilateral or bilateral ear lobe, usually provoked by different triggers. The exact prevalence in the pediatric age group is unknown but pediatric cases reported in the literature are very small in number. Etiology and pathomechanism of RES still remain controversial. Several therapeutic approaches have been tried with heterogeneous clinical response. We report three new pediatric cases, one of which is the youngest case ever reported in the literature.