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Pseudocyst of the AuricleCase Report and World Literature Review
Philip R. Cohen, MD;
Marc E. Grossman, MD
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;116(10):1202-1204.
Abstract
• We treated a patient with pseudocyst of the auricle and reviewed the 113 cases previously published in the world literature. Pseudocyst of the auricle is an asymptomatic, noninflammatory cystic swelling that involves the anthelix of the ear, results from an accumulation of fluid within an unlined intracartilaginous cavity, and occurs predominantly in men (93% of patients). Characteristically, only one ear is involved (87% of patients), and the lesion is usually located within the scaphoid or triangular fossa of the anthelix. Previous trauma to the involved ear is uncommon. The diagnosis may be suggested by the clinical features, and analysis of the aspirated cystic fluid and/or histologic examination of a lesional biopsy specimen will confirm the diagnosis. Therapeutic intervention that maintains the architecture of the patient's external ear should be used in the treatment of this benign condition.
(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;116:1202-1204)
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY. Dr Cohen is now with the Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication January 29, 1990.
Reprint requests to 7900 Cambridge, #252C, Houston, TX 77054 (Dr Cohen).
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