What Is a Pseudocyst?

Auricular pseudocysts are also known as auricular serous chondritis, auricular non-purulent chondritis, auricular interchondral fluid, etc., which refers to cyst-like bulges on the outer side of the auricle, containing serous exudate The age of onset is mostly young adults aged 30 to 50 years, more men than women, more often in one ear. The fluid is in the cartilage, not between the perichondrium and cartilage.

Basic Information

nickname

Auricular serous chondritis, auricular non-purulent chondritis, auricular interchondral fluid

Visiting department

ENT

Disease site

Auricle

Disease characteristics

Hemispherical bulge on ventral side of auricle without tenderness

Multiple people

30-50 years old, more men than women

Causes of auricular pseudocysts

The cause is unknown and may be related to local mechanical stimulation.

Clinical manifestations of auricular pseudocyst

1. More common in adult males, often unilateral.

2. The ventral side of the auricle is a hemispherical bulge with clear boundaries, normal skin color, hard or fluctuating, and no tenderness.

3. The puncture can extract light yellow or bloody liquid, which recurs shortly after the extraction.

Diagnosis of auricular pseudocyst

According to the medical history and clinical manifestations, the diagnosis is not difficult and should be identified from the following diseases:

1. Auricular purulent inflammation: Symptoms are severe, and there is progressive persistent ear pain, which can be accompanied by systemic symptoms; examination shows that the auricles are red, swollen, thickened, and tender.

2. True cyst: the lining of the cyst wall is covered with epithelium.

3. Hematoma: transmission examination in dark room, the swelling is opaque.

Auricular pseudocysts treatment

Physical therapy

For a small amount of effusion to prevent exudation and promote absorption.

Puncture

Perform aseptically. After puncture, you can inject a little 2% iodine, pressurize or fix with plaster.

3. Cut open

Under strict aseptic operation, use CO ₂ laser or a scalpel to remove the entire layer of the capsule wall, open a small window, scrape the capsule wall, usually drain and pressurize the bandage to promote the collapse of the capsule wall, close adhesion, until healing.