title: Auricular haematoma.
abstract: Auricular haematomas typically occur as a result of the auricle being pulled or subjected to blunt trauma in association with contact sports, accidents or violence. An auricular haematoma requires prompt surgical intervention to avoid cauliflower ear, also known as «wrestler’s ear». A cauliflower ear is a permanent deformity made up of connective tissue and cartilage.
authors.affiliation: Avdeling for plastikk- og rekonstruktiv kirurgi Oslo universitetssykehus.
authors.forename: Christoffer Aam
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ingvaldsen
authors.affiliation: Avdeling for plastikk- og rekonstruktiv kirurgi Oslo universitetssykehus.
authors.forename: Kim Alexander
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Tønseth
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods