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Case presentation: a novel way of treating acute cauliflower ear in a professional rugby player
1 Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
2 Royal Alexandria Hospital, Paisley, Scotland, UK
3 The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Duncan J M Macdonald
Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK; djmmacd{at}hotmail.com
Acute auricular haematoma is a common problem in rugby players and can be difficult to treat due to re-accumulation of the fluid and can subsequently cause the unsightly cauliflower ear. We present a case of auricular haematoma affecting the central part of the pinna in a professional rugby player. This was treated successfully by aspiration and the use of silicone splints which allowed the player to continue training and competing.
Keywords: auricle; cauliflower ear; haematoma; rugby
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Br. J. Sports Med. 2005 39: 346.
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