Cauliflower ear
Permanent deformity caused by physical trauma to the ear
Cauliflower ear
Cauliflower ear is an irreversible condition that occurs when the external portion of the ear is hit and develops a hematoma or other collection of fluid under the perichondrium. This separates the cartilage from the overlying perichondrium that supplies its nutrients, causing it to die and resulting in the formation of fibrous tissue in the overlying skin. As a result, the outer ear becomes permanently swollen and deformed, resembling a cauliflower, hence the name. The condition is common in sport wrestling, professional wrestling, boxing, and kickboxing, in martial arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, sumo, and mixed martial arts, and in full-contact sports such as rugby union and rugby league.
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