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Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis excision and reconstruction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 December 2012

M M C Yaneza  and
S Sheikh
M M C Yaneza*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
S Sheikh*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Miss M Yaneza, c/o Mr S Sheikh, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland, UK E-mail: maymcyaneza@doctors.org.uk
Address for correspondence: Miss M Yaneza, c/o Mr S Sheikh, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland, UK E-mail: maymcyaneza@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Background:

Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis is a common benign condition of the pinna. It presents as a painful, well demarcated nodule on the pinna that may be associated with surrounding erythema or an overlying crust.

Methods:

This paper describes techniques for the excision of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis on both the helix and anti-helix, and reconstruction of the defect.

Conclusion:

Both methods give an excellent cosmetic result and can be performed under local anaesthetic. Excising and smoothing down the cartilage decreases the likelihood of recurrence as a smooth contour to the ear is achieved.

Keywords

Pinna, EarDermatitisCartilageSurgical Procedures, OperativeSurgical Procedures, Reconstructive

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Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 1 , January 2013 , pp. 63 - 64
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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