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Bilateral pseudocyst of the auricle in an infant girl
1Department of Dermatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131, USA.
Pediatric Dermatology
|June 1, 1995
Insights
A rare case of bilateral pseudocysts of the auricle occurred in a 6-week-old infant without trauma. This presentation is unusual for the patient
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Pseudocysts of the auricle (auricular pseudocysts) are typically benign, fluid-filled lesions on the ear cartilage.
- Etiology is often unclear, but trauma is a suspected factor in some cases.
Observation:
- A 6-week-old female infant presented with bilateral swelling of the auricles.
- No history of trauma to the ears was reported.
- Clinical examination revealed non-tender, fluctuant masses on both ears.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pseudocyst of the auricle.
- The bilateral nature and early age of onset were notable features.
Implications:
- This case highlights that auricular pseudocysts can occur in very young infants, even bilaterally and without apparent trauma.
- Clinicians should consider pseudocysts of the auricle in the differential diagnosis of infant ear swelling.
- Further research may be needed to understand the specific factors contributing to pseudocyst formation in this demographic.
Abstract:
A 6-week-old girl developed bilateral auricular swelling in the absence of trauma. Clinical and histologic findings were consistent with pseudocyst of the auricle. This case is unusual given the age and sex of the patient and the bilateral presentation of the pseudocysts.