A comprehensive study on benign lesions of the pinna

Background: Pinna contributes enormously to the facial aesthetics, and also an important part of the peripheral auditory system. Although lesions of pinna are not uncommon, a comprehensive study on various lesions encountered in clinical practice have been less carried out. Early intervention and confirmation of diagnosis by histopathological examination helps not only in successful management but also in preventing disfigurement of the ear and psychosocial complications.
Methodology: A Prospective study was done in the Department of ENT, for duration of 18 months, total of 30 patients of both genders in age group of 18 - 60 years with clinical features of benign lesions of pinna were enrolled in the study, and were subjected to clinical examination and history regarding onset and predisposing factors. Surgery was carried out under local anesthesia in all of the cases.
Results: Majority of patients were in the age group of 31 - 40 years. Most of the patients presented with Keloid 16 (53% ) , 8 (27 % ) cases were Seroma, 3 (10 % ) were Epidermoid cysts , followed by 2 (7% ) cases of sebaceous cyst and a case of Neurofibroma. Ear piercing is the predisposing factor in most of the cases, followed by Trauma .
Conclusion: Early intervention and confirmation of diagnosis by histopathological examination helps not only in successful management but also in preventing disfigurement of the ear and psychosocial complications.