Pseudocyst of the auricle.
BACKGROUND
Pseudocyst of the auricle is a benign swelling of the ear characterized by collection of fluid within an unlined intracartilaginous cavity. The etiology and pathogenesis of this disorder remain unknown. Various forms of management have been described in several case reports and small series.


OBJECTIVE
Description of a surgical procedure for successful management of pseudocyst of the auricle.


METHODS
Case report of a patient who declined nonsurgical treatment options following failed management with aspiration.


RESULTS
The described procedure resulted in cure of the pseudocyst with good cosmetic outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Pseudocyst of the auricle can be successfully managed by surgical excision of the anterior wall of the cyst.
Hoffmann
T J
TJ
Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California.
Richardson
T F
TF
Jacobs
R J
RJ
Torres
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male