[One case of auricle cartilage calcification]

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Radiology
• Dermatology

Background:

• Cartilage calcification is a common age-related process affecting various cartilaginous structures.
• Auricle cartilage calcification, while less common, can present as a palpable mass.

Observation:

• A patient presented with a 3-month history of a painless, stiff mass in the right ear.
• Physical examination revealed a thickened, inelastic auricle with a palpable, hard, non-tender nodule in the cavum conchae.
• X-ray imaging demonstrated a nodular calcification within the cavum conchae of the right auricle.

Findings:

• The imaging findings confirmed a long oval nodular calcification measuring approximately 4 mm x 7 mm.
• The diagnosis was established as right auricle cartilage calcification.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of radiological evaluation in diagnosing ear masses.
• Understanding auricle cartilage calcification aids in differentiating it from other auricular pathologies.
• Further research may explore the prevalence and clinical significance of this condition.