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;
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.