Accessory auricle

Accessory auricle, also known as preauricular tag or ear tag, is a congenital malformation. It refers to the abnormal development of the first and second branchial arches during the embryonic period, resulting in skin-colored skin tags protruding in front of the tragus or on the cheek or neck, in addition to the normal auricle. These tags vary in size, number, and morphology, may contain palpable cartilage, and are often accompanied by other maxillofacial deformities.