Auricular hematoma

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Diagnosis
Auricular hematomas are caused by direct trauma to the pinna.The torn perichondrial vessels bleed between the detached perichondrium and underlying cartilage. Interestingly, the presence of a subperichondrial hematoma has been found to stimulate new and often asymmetric cartilage to form. This deformity, which is often referred to as cauliflower ear or wrestler’s ear, is often considered a badge of honor among wrestlers and rugby players.

Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.