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Darwin notch of helix

MedGen UID:: 866826
•Concept ID:: C4021180
•: Anatomical Abnormality

Synonym:	Helix, Darwin notch

HPO:	HP:0011260

Definition

Small defect of the helical fold that lies at the junction of the superior and descending portions of the helix. [from HPO]

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CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVDarwin notch of helix

Ear malformation
- Abnormal ear morphology
  - Abnormality of the outer ear
    - Abnormal pinna morphology
      - Abnormal helix morphology
        Cleft helix
        Darwin notch of helix

Recent clinical studies

Diagnosis

Characteristic Features of Ear and Ear-Prints in Forensic Identification.

Rani D, Krishan K, Sahani R, Shrestha R, Kanchan T
J Craniofac Surg 2022 Jun 1;33(4):1093-1098. Epub 2021 Aug 3 doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008056. PMID: 36041105

Clinical prediction guides

Artistic anatomy, dimensions, and proportions of the external ear.

Tolleth H
Clin Plast Surg 1978 Jul;5(3):337-45. PMID: 699488

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