Seroma of the Auricle

Pseudocyst of the Auricle

“…First, the pseudocyst contents may simply be aspirated. This approach alone frequently leads to recurrence of the cyst, an outcome that is reduced in likelihood if aspiration is followed by compression suturing or bolstering 4,8–10 …”

“…This condition has been treated by a variety of different techniques including simple aspiration, compression suturing or bolstering, introduction of sclerosing agents into the cystic cavity, surgical removal of the anterior wall of the pseudocyst, and various combinations of the above. Successful outcome is defined by permanent resolution of the lesion with preservation of the anatomic structure and normal appearance of the auricle 4,5,8–13 …”

Auricular Seroma

“…5 The swelling was thought to differ pathologically from auricular hematoma, and the authors advocated using the diagnostic term "auricular seroma," noting that scrutiny of previous reports did not disclose similar swellings with the exception in 2 cases reported in the German-language literature as cases of "Cystenbildung." The swelling reported by the American dermatologists was at the auricular scaphoid fossa.…”

“…The nature of the swelling and symptoms differed from those of other swellings, such as auricular pseudocyst and infection, and we advocate the recognition of auricular seroma as a distinct disease entity. 4,5 …”

Pseudocyst of the Auricle: Compression Suture Therapy

“…The characteristically viscous, yellow fluid accumulates in a non‐epithelial‐lined intracartilaginous cavity. This intracartilaginous location, which arises presumably from degenerating cartilage secondary to an ischemic process, distinguishes the pseudocyst from a clinically similar entity, seroma of the auricle 1 …”