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Pseudocyst of the auricle
1Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. lshuiming@hotmail.com
The Laryngoscope
|November 20, 2002
Summary
Surgical excision with compression buttoning effectively treats pseudocyst of the auricle, a common condition in young adult males. This method shows excellent results with no recurrence, unlike simple aspiration.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Pseudocyst of the auricle, also known as auricular chondritis, is a benign condition.
- It typically presents as a painless, unilateral swelling of the auricle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of auricular pseudocyst patients.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical excision combined with compression buttoning for treating auricular pseudocysts.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records from Singapore General Hospital (March 2000 - November 2001).
- Evaluation of surgical excision with compression buttoning as a definitive treatment.
Main Results:
- The study included patients with auricular pseudocysts, predominantly young adult males (87%).
- Simple aspiration led to prompt pseudocyst re-accumulation in all cases.
- Surgical excision with compression buttoning resulted in no recurrences, with a low complication rate (2.4%).
Conclusions:
- Pseudocyst of the auricle commonly affects young adult males and presents as unilateral swelling.
- Surgical excision of anterior cartilage with compression buttoning is a highly effective treatment.
- This surgical approach offers excellent outcomes with no recurrence for auricular pseudocysts.