Red ear syndrome

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Red ear syndrome. This is paroxysmal burning and reddening of the external ear. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

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

Cranial associations

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Cervical spine associations

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Medical associations

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Triggers

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Pathological features

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Treatment

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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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