Presentation
Left ear lobe swelling and tenderness. Two weeks post ear piercing.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Abscess of the pinna
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A well-defined 3 x 3 cm hypodense collection is located in the left pinna. Associated regional soft tissue swelling.
The mastoid air cells are clear. The middle and inner ear structures are preserved. No cortical destruction indicating established osteomyelitis or mastoiditis.
Case Discussion
A case of external ear (pinna) collection/abscess.
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