Korean Journal of Audiology (대한청각학회지)

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Management of an Inappropriately Treated Case of Auricular Hematoma

  • Kim, Yoonjoong (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Jin Woong (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Yong-Ho (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.04.07
  • Accepted : 2020.06.21
  • Published : 2021.04.20
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Abstract

Othematoma is a condition in which blood collects beneath the perichondral layer of the pinna. Recurrent auricular hematoma can be a challenging medical problem, with complications resulting in ear deformity, therefore, appropriate management is important. Improper treatment can result in a deformity known as 'cauliflower ear' or 'wrestler's ear.' We report a case of othematoma that was inappropriately treated and present a review of current treatment options.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) (NRF-2018R1A2B2005022 and 2019M3E5D1A02068573).

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