Abstract
Congenital hypertrichosis of external ears is commonly seen among some populace of Pacific Islands and babies with XYY syndrome. However, we have observed this condition among most of our babies born of diabetic mothers (Figure). In all of the textbooks of pediatrics and endocrinology, the physical characteristics of these infants are described as follows: "Large and plump babies with increased body See Images in the PDF File fat and enlarged viscera with puffy, plethoric facies resembling those of patients who have been receiving corticotropin or a corticosteroid (cushingoid or tomato facies)."
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