Bilateral recurrent auricular pseudocyst: Importance of fine-needle aspiration cytology and lactate dehydrogenase estimation

Auricular pseudocyst or Idiopathic cystic chondromalacia is a rare, benign condition characterized by a focal noninflammatory cystic swelling on the pinna, occurring usually in young male patients. Bilaterality and recurrence have been reported rarely. We report a case of bilateral, recurrent auricu...

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Published in:Indian journal of otology 2013-10, Vol.19 (4), p.208-210
Main Authors: Khan, Kalyan, Mondal, Krishnendu, Sinha, Mamata, Mandal, Palash, Mandal, Rupali, Ghosh, Piyali
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Language:English
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Otology
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Summary:Auricular pseudocyst or Idiopathic cystic chondromalacia is a rare, benign condition characterized by a focal noninflammatory cystic swelling on the pinna, occurring usually in young male patients. Bilaterality and recurrence have been reported rarely. We report a case of bilateral, recurrent auricular pseudocyst in a young male patient, where fine needle aspiration cytology coupled with fluid lactate dehydrogenase level estimation was diagnostic. Repeated surgery was avoided and conservative treatment was proved to be effective.
ISSN:0971-7749
2249-9520
DOI:10.4103/0971-7749.124527