A novel modality of treatment for pseudocyst of auricle

Yogesh Dabholkar, Shreyas Chawathey, Haritosh Velankar

Indian Journal of Otology 2018 24(1):20-22

Introduction: Pseudocyst of auricle is benign painless idiopathic cystic swelling on anterior surface of auricular cartilage with no definitive treatment and with a tendency to recur. We describe a novel modality of treatment for this condition. Methods: 14 patients treated by aspiration followed by pressure dressing with a silicone-based impression material used for hearing aid fitting. These patients were followed up over a six month period. Results: 13 patients had a successful outcome with complete resolution of swelling and without any recurrence. Only 1 patient (7.14%) showed recurrence after 2 weeks of treatment due to ineffective compression which was subsequently managed successfully by the same procedure. Conclusion: Complete aspiration and compression dressing using a silicone-based material (used to make hearing aid moulds) in our experience is a safe, inexpensive, non-invasive and effective method for management of the pseudocyst of the auricle.

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