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An Unusual Case of Recurrent Post Aural Abscess

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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.

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  1. Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, India

    Satish Nair

  2. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India

    Emmanuel James

  3. Base Hospital, Bengdubi, India

    Rajeev Chugh

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Nair, S., James, E. & Chugh, R. An Unusual Case of Recurrent Post Aural Abscess. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 63 (Suppl 1), 58–60 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0194-x

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