AA41.0 Cauliflower ear
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Cauliflower ear is the end result of fibrosis of the skin and soft tissues of the pinna following a traumatic subperichondrial haematoma, usually due to trauma. It manifests as permanent swelling and deformity of the ear, described as resembling a cauliflower. It is found most commonly amongst men involved in contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, martial arts and rugby football.
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synonyms
- Cauliflower ear
- Chronic haematoma of pinna
- Deformity of pinna following traumatic perichondrial haematoma
- wrestler ear
- boxer ear
- prizefighter ear
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