title: A simple treatment for endochondral pseudocyst of the auricle.
abstract: Endochondral pseudocyst of the auricle is not an infrequent problem. It is not a serious condition, but annoying, and may lead to disfigurement of the auricle if left untreated. Most of the cases require surgical treatment. This article proposes a simple non-surgical treatment which includes needle aspiration followed by triamcinolone injection. Because of the satisfactory result, this procedure should be considered as a new choice of treatment for this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kunachak
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prakunhungsit
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D014221:Triamcinolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014221:Triamcinolone