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Hematoma of the Auricle
Chondroma of the auricle.
Otolaryngology Houston
Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD
8830 Long Point, Suite 806
Houston, Texas 77055
For appointments, call 713 464 2614
Auricular hematoma
Auricular hematomas are caused by direct trauma to the pinna.The torn perichondrial vessels bleed between the detached perichondrium and underlying cartilage. Interestingly, the presence of a subperichondrial hematoma has been found to stimulate new and often asymmetric cartilage to form. This deformity, which is often referred to as cauliflower ear or wrestler’s ear, is often considered a badge of honor among wrestlers and rugby players.
