conditions of the outer ear-pericondritis
defination
clinical manifestations
swelling of the auricle
it is the infection and inflammation of the covering of the cartilage of the pinna, perichondrium. infection may be haematogenous as a result of infection in the ear, usually from otitis external
fever
pain
accumulation of pus
redness
management
broad-spectrum antibiotics,.
application of soothing heat
If there is an abscess formed, incision and drainage must be done .
wound care
treatment
antibiotics and corticosteroids
removal of foreign objects like piecings
warm compresses and incision and drainage of abscesses
pain relievers
antibiotics such as ciprofloaxacin
causes
trauma
insect bites
ear piercing
systemic inflammatory conditions
incision of superficial infection in the pinna
diagnostic procedure
medical history
ear examination
blood test that indicate inflamation
pathophysiology
Pinna perichondritis is an infection of the perichondral lining of the ear cartilage. It is primarily caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa and staphylococcus aureus. Patients will present with an erythematous, swollen, hot external ear, with sparing of the lobule. There may also be a collection of pus present