title: A Case of Auricular Pseudocyst.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Auricular pseudocyst is a rare, asymptomatic, cystic-like swelling of the auricle that may pose a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. If inadequately treated, recurrences and ear deformities may ensue.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The authors present a case of auricular pseudocyst in a previously healthy 43-year-old man. Aetiologies, histology, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, St Luc Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada vanessa.cohen.1@umontreal.ca.
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
authors.forename: Geneviève
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fortier-Riberdy
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Notre Dame Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
authors.forename: Issam
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Saliba
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, St Luc Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Davar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D054644:Ear Auricle; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
keywords: dermatology; pathology