Citation

Haik J, Givol O, Kornhaber R, Cleary M, Ofir H, Harats M. Int. Med. Case Rep. J. 2018; 11: 5-7.

Affiliation

Burn Injury Research Node, Institute for Health Research University of Notre Dame Fremantle, Fremantle WA, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/IMCRJ.S152145

PMID

29403318

PMCID

PMC5779282

Abstract

Acute auricular hematoma can be caused by direct blunt trauma or other injury to the external ear. It is typically seen in those who practice full contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, and rugby. "Cauliflower ear" deformity, fibrocartilage formation during scarring, is a common complication of auricular hematomas. Therefore, acute drainage of the hematoma and postprocedural techniques for preventing recurrence are necessary for preventing the deformity. There are many techniques although no superior method of treatment has been found. In this case report, we describe a novel method using needle aspiration followed by the application of a magnet and an adapted disc to the affected area of the auricular. This minimally invasive, simple, and accessible method could potentially facilitate the treatment of cauliflower ear among full contact sports athletes.

Language: en

Keywords

athletic injuries; case report; cauliflower ear; ear deformity; hematoma; wrestling