HematomaS00.4

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Bruise between perichondrium and the cartilage of the auricle, usually caused by external force.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mainly occurring on the front surface of the auricle.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly painless, blue-red, roundish, bulging, fluctuating swelling.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Small effusions: In the absence of spontaneous regression by absorption, puncture and apply a pressure dressing.
  • Large effusions and infiltrated effusions: operation with incision on the back surface of the auricle, cartilage windowing, drainage and pressure bandage.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

The spontaneous regression tendency is low. Hardly any acceleration through incision or puncture.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer