Red ear syndrome

Evidence-based neurology checklist on red ear syndrome: Clinical features This is paroxysmal burning and reddening of the external ear It is usually idiopathic and spontaneous It is associated with itching and pain It is usually unilateral but it may be bilateral The episodes last seconds to hours…

Clinical features

  • This is paroxysmal burning and reddening of the external ear
  • It is usually idiopathic and spontaneous
  • It is associated with itching and pain
  • It is usually unilateral but it may be bilateral
  • The episodes last seconds to hours

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References

  1. Lambru G, Miller S, Matharu MS. The red ear syndrome. J Headache Pain 2013; 14:83.
  2. Raieli V, Monastero R, Santangelo G, Eliseo GL, Eliseo M, Camarda R. Red ear syndrome and migraine: report of eight cases. Headache 2002; 42:147-151.
  3. Kalladka D, Paul M, Tyagi A. Teaching NeuroImages: red ear syndrome. Neurology 2016; 86:e177-e178.
  4. Lambru G, Bakar NA, Matharu M. SUNA and red ear syndrome: a new association and pathophysiological considerations. J Headache Pain 2013; 14:32.
  5. Matsuura H, Senoo A, Saito M, Hamanaka Y. Milian's ear sign. QJM 2018; 111:415.
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