Presentation
History of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Presents with confusion.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cauliflower ears
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bilateral deformation with massive calcification within the auricles
left-sided phthisis bulbi
right-sided sequelae of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Case Discussion
Cauliflower ear, also known as wrestler's ear or rugby ear, is a deformity caused by auricular trauma with calcification of the resulting perichondral hematoma.
This case demonstrates cauliflower ears due to probable self-injurious behavior in a patient with an intellectual disability.
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