Preauricular Abscess

Acute abscess of a preexisting preauricular sinus

Preauricular sinus

• First described by Van Heusinger in 1864

• One of the most common congenital abnormalities of the head and neck region

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Persistent preauricular ear pain

Redness in preauricular location

Fever (rare)

Erythema and induration in preauricular region

Possible fluid drainage from opening

Tenderness o...

Q18.1 Preauricular sinus and cyst

L02.811 Cutaneous abscess of head [any part, except face]

204271000 Preauricular sinus (disorder)

609211000 Abscess of preauricular sinus (disorder)

Can be easily misdiagnosed as an infected sebaceous cyst

Mainstay of treatment is oral antibiotic therapy and possible needle drainage.

Incision and drainage should be reserved for compl...