Pseudocyst of the ear. Surgical treatment.
BACKGROUND
Pseudocyst of the auricle is characterized by an asymptomatic swelling caused by an intra-cartilaginous accumulation of fluid. Treatments include aspiration, steroid injection, and surgical intervention.


OBJECTIVE
To present two cases of pseudocyst of the auricle treated surgically with an open, deroofing technique.


METHODS
Two cases are presented and the relevant literature is reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Optimal treatment for pseudocyst of the ear involves removal of the anterior cartilaginous leaflet of the pseudocyst with repositioning of the overlying flap of skin. This results in a normal-appearing auricle with minimal scarring or recurrence of the pseudocyst.
Harder
M K
MK
Department of Dermatology, UMHC, Minneapolis 55455-0392.
Zachary
C B
CB
D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods