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ICD-11 code : AA41.0;

Preferred Label : Cauliflower ear;

ICD-11 definition : Cauliflower ear is the end result of fibrosis of the skin and soft tissues of the pinna following a traumatic subperichondrial haematoma, usually due to trauma. It manifests as permanent swelling and deformity of the ear, described as resembling a cauliflower. It is found most commonly amongst men involved in contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, martial arts and rugby football.;

ICD-11 synonym : Deformity of pinna following traumatic perichondrial haematoma; prizefighter ear; wrestler ear; Chronic haematoma of pinna; boxer ear;

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Cauliflower ear is the end result of fibrosis of the skin and soft tissues of the pinna following a traumatic subperichondrial haematoma, usually due to trauma. It manifests as permanent swelling and deformity of the ear, described as resembling a cauliflower. It is found most commonly amongst men involved in contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, martial arts and rugby football.

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07/05/2025


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