Pinna haematoma Flashcards
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What is a pinna haematoma
A
Accumulation of blood between cartilage and overlying vascular perichondrium AKA subperichondrial haematoma.
2
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Causes of Pinna haematoma
A
Blunt injury e.g. rugby scrums
3
Q
Pinna haematoma management
A
Drainage of blood and reapposition of cartilage and perichondrium
4
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Complication of Pinna haematoma
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Cauliflower deformity of ear