Pinna haematoma Flashcards

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What is a pinna haematoma

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Accumulation of blood between cartilage and overlying vascular perichondrium AKA subperichondrial haematoma.

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Causes of Pinna haematoma

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Blunt injury e.g. rugby scrums

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Pinna haematoma management

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Drainage of blood and reapposition of cartilage and perichondrium

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Complication of Pinna haematoma

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Cauliflower deformity of ear

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