50. The pinna! Don't forget it... - a podcast by Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

When we think of a COMPLETE ear exam, we think of the horizontal canal, vertical canal, tympanic membrane and bulla. However, the pinna is often forgotten! For the most visible part of the ear, it can be overlooked. There are so many pinnal diseases (pyoderma, mycobacterium, vasculitis, etc.) that can cause head shaking and scratching. Get a glimpse on how to palpate and sample the pinna to make our patients more comfortable.

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