title: Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis excision and reconstruction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis is a common benign condition of the pinna. It presents as a painful, well demarcated nodule on the pinna that may be associated with surrounding erythema or an overlying crust.
  
  
  METHODS
  This paper describes techniques for the excision of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis on both the helix and anti-helix, and reconstruction of the defect.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Both methods give an excellent cosmetic result and can be performed under local anaesthetic. Excising and smoothing down the cartilage decreases the likelihood of recurrence as a smooth contour to the ear is achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. maymcyaneza@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: M M C
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Yaneza
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sheikh
mesh_terms: D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps