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auricular perichondritis
inflammation of the perichondrium in the pinna of the ear
Etiology:
- infection of a traumatic wound
- infection of a surgical wound
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common organism
Clinical manifestations:
- painful, red ear
Management:
- antibiotic that covers Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Related
perichondrium
Specific
chronic auricular perichondritis
General
perichondritis
external ear disease
References
- MedlinePlus: Perichondritis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001253.htm