Ann Dermatol.  1997 Jan;9(1):16-21. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.16.

Pseudocyst of the Auricle

• Yang JS
• Hong SH
• Kim IH
• Song HJ
• Oh CH

• KMID: 2360416
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.16

Abstract

Pseudocyst of the auricle presents as a non-inflammatory, fluctuant swelling on the upper half or third section of the ear, due to intracartilaginous accumulation of fluid. Histological examination shows an intracartilaginous cavity without an epithelial lining. The etilogy and pathogenesis of this disorder remains unknown, but the lesion is likely to be due to localized de-generation of cartilage. The degenerated cartilage is replaced by a vascular fibrous tissue from which there is serious exudation, and a clinical cystic swelling is formed. We describe in this report three cases of pseudocyst of the auricle, of which one was treated successfully by surgical excision and a pressure dressing, and the others by aspiration and steroid injection therapy. In all cases, the skin lesions had not recurred, and the patients were left with an excellent cosmetic result.

Keyword

Pseudocyst of the auricle; Steroid injection therapy

MeSH Terms

Bandages
Cartilage
Ear
Humans
Skin