Auricular pseudocyst often manifests as an acute painless swelling of auricles. The patient usually is asymptomatic except for the auricular swelling.
The cause is usually idiopathic. Minor trauma may be related to its occurrence.
Symptoms and signs
It is mostly observed in young adult males and presents clinically as a solitary, fluctuant, non-inflammatory cyst over the upper portion of the auricle with normal or ecchymotic skin. If not treated, it may be complicated with infections such as perichondritis or necrosis of the pinna cartilage. Ultimately, floppy ear or cauliflower deformity might occur.
Diagnostic examinations:
Treatment
The aim of treatment is to gain a successful resolution of the pseudocyst without damaging healthy cartilage and to prevent recurrences.
Radical incision and drainage of the cavity followed by pressure dressing usually is the standard procedure for this problem. However, infection only happens in few cases.
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