A variety of dermatologic conditions affect the pinna. Rarely, a disease affects the pinna alone or the pinna is the initial site affected. As with all dermatologic conditions, a diagnosis is best made with the results of a thorough history, a complete physical and dermatologic examination, and with careful selection and evaluation of specific diagnostic tests. The following topics are not all-inclusive but include diseases that solely or commonly affect the pinna of domestic animals.
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Also see pet health content regarding outer ear disorders in dogs Disorders of the Outer Ear in Dogs A variety of skin conditions affect the outside part of the ear, called the pinna. Most conditions cause tissue changes elsewhere as well. Rarely, a disease affects the outer ear alone or affects... read more , cats Aural Plaques (Papillary Acanthoma or Ear Papillomas) A variety of skin conditions affect the outside part of the ear, called the pinna. Most conditions cause tissue changes elsewhere as well. Rarely, a disease affects the outer ear alone. As with... read more , and horses Disorders of the Outer Ear in Horses A variety of skin conditions affect the outside part of the ear, called the pinna. Most conditions cause tissue changes elsewhere as well. Rarely, a disease affects the outer ear alone. As with... read more .
