Hematoma S00.4

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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.

Clinical features
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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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Pseudocyst of the auricle;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020