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Pseudocyst of the auricleQ18.1

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Auricular cyst; Auricular cyst traumatic; Auricular pseudocyst; Pseudocyst of the auricle; pseudocyst of the pinna; seroma of the auricle; Traumatic auricular cyst

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Hartmann, 1846; Engel, 1966

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Up to cherry-sized, areactive, fluctuating swelling of the cranial auricle area, which is attributed to a degenerative cartilage alteration. Viscous material is emptied during puncture.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Unknown. In some cases the association is described with smaller traumas.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly males between the ages of 20 and 50. LJ.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Located on the auricle.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Unilateral, mostly shapeless, not painful, protuberant, fluctuating, skin-coloured swelling of the auricular cavity.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Unilocular cavity in the middle of the ear cartilage without any epithelial wall lining. The wall cartilage surrounding the cavity is cystically degenerated; no accompanying inflammatory reaction.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Often the puncture of the pseudocyst with a large-lumen cannula is sufficient. Subsequently, an intralesional injection of a glucocorticoid crystal suspension is performed. Pressure pad for 10-14 days. In case of recurrence: surgical removal of the entire cyst, while preserving the surrounding vital cartilage.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Abdel Tawab HM et al (2019) Incision and Drainage with Daily Irrigation for the Treatment of Auricular Pseudocyst. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol.23:178-183.
  2. Angel D (1966) Pseudocysts of the auricle in Chinese. Arch Otolaryngol 83: 197-202
  3. Lim CM et al (2002) Pseudocyst of the auricle. Laryngoscope 112: 2033-2036
  4. Paul AY et al (2001) Pseudocyst of the auricle: diagnosis and management with a punch biopsy. J Am Acad Dermatol 45: S230-232
  5. Pereira FC et al (2003) Bilateral pseudocyst of the auricle in a man with pruritus secondary to lymphoma. Int J Dermatol 42: 818-821
  6. Tuncer S et al (2003) Recurrent auricular pseudocyst: a new treatment recommendation with curettage and fibrin glue. Dermatol Surgery 29: 1080-1083

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer