A SIMPLE TREATMENT FOR ENDOCHONDRAL PSEUDOCYST OF THE AURICLE

Endochondral pseudocyst of the auricle is not an infrequent problem. It is not a serious condition, but annoying, and may lead to disfigurement of the auricle if left untreated. Most of the cases require surgical treatment. This article proposes a simple non-surgical treatment which includes needle aspiration followed by triamcinolone injection. Because of the satisfactory result, this procedure should be considered as a new choice of treatment for this condition.