An Unusual Case of Recurrent Post Aural Abscess

Abstract

Preauricular sinus (PAS) is a common congenital anomaly which is usually asymptomatic and noted on routine otolaryngological examination which requires no treatment. Patients presenting with discharge, recurrent infections and preauricular abscess will require management with antibiotics and surgical extirpation of the sinus tract. We present a rare case of a PAS presenting as a recurrent postaural abscess.

Preauricular Sinus as Recurrent Postaural Abscess: A Rare Presentation

“…9,10 The cause of recurrence is usually due to difficult identification of tract in patients with recurrent infections, with scarring and fibrosis of the preauricular soft tissue leading to inadequate removal of all the ramifications of the tract. 11 The case is being reported as it is a rare presen tation of a common congenital anomaly. The history of recurrent infections and swellings around the ear along with presence of a PAS should alert the otolaryngologist regarding the diagnosis.…”