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Auricular Hematomas, Sports Medicine

Steven K. Poon, MD, CAQSM and Kimberly G. Harmon, MD Reviewed 04/2019
 


BASICS

ALERT

Failure to diagnose and promptly treat this condition with evacuation of the hematoma may lead to permanent deformation of the ear.

 

DESCRIPTION

  • Auricular hematoma is an injury caused by tra...

DIAGNOSIS

  • Diagnosis is made based on clinical exam and history of trauma/excessive friction to the ear 1[C].

  • The absence of associated factors that may lead to cellulitis of the ear may aid in the corr...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Once frictional and/or direct pressures have resulted in a hematoma between the skin and auricular cartilage, the initial goal in treatment is to aspirate this area to preven...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Daily follow-up is needed to observe for signs of hematoma redevelopment, pressure necrosis, allergic reaction to materials, and infection. 

Patient Monitoring

Foll...

REFERENCES

1
Cassaday K, Vazquez G, Wright JM. Ear problems and injuries in athletes. Curr Sports Med Rep.  2014;13(1):22–26.
2
Kiningham R, Monseau A. Caring for wrestlers. Curr Sports Med Rep. ...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • Hewett TE, Pasque C, Heyl R, et al. Wrestling injuries. Med Sport Sci.  2005;48:152–178.

  • Skidmore K, Gossman WG. Ear, Cauliflower Ear. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishi...

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Diagnosis of this condition is based on history and clinical exam.

  • Early recognition and treatment of this condition with hematoma aspiration may prevent long-term sequelae and disfigur...

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