title: Case presentation: a novel way of treating acute cauliflower ear in a professional rugby player.
abstract: Acute auricular haematoma is a common problem in rugby players and can be difficult to treat due to re-accumulation of the fluid and can subsequently cause the unsightly cauliflower ear. We present a case of auricular haematoma affecting the central part of the pinna in a professional rugby player. This was treated successfully by aspiration and the use of silicone splints which allowed the player to continue training and competing.
authors.affiliation: Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK. djmmacd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: D J M
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Macdonald
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Calder
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Perrett
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: McGuiness
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers