Vanessa Cohen1, Geneviève Fortier-Riberdy2, Issam Saliba3, Sandra Davar4. 1. Department of Dermatology, St Luc Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada vanessa.cohen.1@umontreal.ca. 2. Department of Dermatology, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada. 3. Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Notre Dame Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada. 4. Department of Dermatology, St Luc Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Auricular pseudocyst is a rare, asymptomatic, cystic-like swelling of the auricle that may pose a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. If inadequately treated, recurrences and ear deformities may ensue. OBJECTIVE: The authors present a case of auricular pseudocyst in a previously healthy 43-year-old man. Aetiologies, histology, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities are discussed.
BACKGROUND:Auricular pseudocyst is a rare, asymptomatic, cystic-like swelling of the auricle that may pose a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. If inadequately treated, recurrences and ear deformities may ensue. OBJECTIVE: The authors present a case of auricular pseudocyst in a previously healthy 43-year-old man. Aetiologies, histology, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities are discussed.