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Chronic hematoma of pinna
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Chronic hematoma of pinna

Contributors: Jeffrey D. Bernhard MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Wrestlers and boxers who sustain repeated blunt trauma to the ears can develop subperichondrial hematomas. These hematomas also may result from self-injurious episodes associated with certain behavioral disorders or neurodevelopmental disabilities, eg, autism spectrum disorder. When blood accumulates between the perichondrium and cartilage, part of or all of the pinna becomes a reddish-purple, shapeless mass. Infection, abscess formation, avascular necrosis, and destruction of the cartilage follow, leading to the development of cauliflower ear, a permanent deformity. Laceration, avulsion, and fracture of the pinna may each contribute to this process as well.

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ICD10CM:
M95.10 – Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear

SNOMEDCT:
28072004 – Cauliflower ear

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Last Updated:11/17/2020
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Chronic hematoma of pinna
A medical illustration showing key findings of Chronic hematoma of pinna : Ear, Smooth nodule, Thickened skin, Wrestler, Hardened skin
Clinical image of Chronic hematoma of pinna - imageId=6243584. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A deformed auricle.'
A deformed auricle.
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