Hematoma S00.4
Definition
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Bruise between perichondrium and the cartilage of the auricle, usually caused by external force.
Localization
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Mainly occurring on the front surface of the auricle.
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Clinic
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Mostly painless, blue-red, roundish, bulging, fluctuating swelling.
Therapy
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- Small effusions: In the absence of spontaneous regression by absorption, puncture and apply a pressure dressing.
- Large effusions and infiltrated effusions: operation with incision on the back surface of the auricle, cartilage windowing, drainage and pressure bandage.
Progression/forecast
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The spontaneous regression tendency is low. Hardly any acceleration through incision or puncture.
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