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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is pseudocyst of the auricle?
Pseudocyst of the auricle is a benign lesion that occurs in the ear. It may be caused by defects formed during ear development in the womb.
Symptoms of pseudocyst of the auricle
Lumps under the skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pseudocyst of the auricle
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pseudocyst of the auricle
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Treatment for pseudocyst of the auricle
Treatment for pseudocyst of the auricle includes incision and drainage of the cyst contents or removal of the cyst. Oral antibiotics can also help manage an infected pseudocyst.
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References
Cohen PR, Grossman ME. Pseudocyst of the auricle. Am J Med. 1990 Aug;89(2):249-50. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(90)90310-a. PMID: 2200267.
https://www.amjmed.com/article/0002-9343(90)90310-A/pdf
Ghosh SK, Bandyopadhyay D. Pseudocyst of the auricle. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2015 Nov-Dec;81(6):606-7. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.168355. PMID: 26515840.
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Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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