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Horizontal crus of helix

MedGen UID:
867021
Concept ID:
C4021379
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Helix, crus, horizontal; Horizontal orientation of the crus of helix; Horizontal orientation of the ear crus; Railroad track ears; Railroad track sign
 
HPO: HP:0009897

Definition

An abnormal horizontal axis orientation of the crus of the helix. That is, the main axis of the crus of the helix is perpendicular to the medial longitudinal axis of the ear, instead of sloping inferoposteriorly. [from HPO]

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Weiss-Kruszka syndrome
MedGen UID:
1684748
Concept ID:
C5231429
Disease or Syndrome
Weiss-Kruszka syndrome is characterized by metopic ridging or synostosis, ptosis, nonspecific dysmorphic features, developmental delay, and autistic features. Brain imaging may identify abnormalities of the corpus callosum. Developmental delay can present as global delay, motor delay, or speech delay. Affected individuals may also have ear anomalies, feeding difficulties (sometimes requiring placement of a gastrostomy tube), and congenital heart defects. There is significant variability in the clinical features, even between affected members of the same family.

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