Cauliflower ear (complication of hematoma auris, perichondrial hematoma, or traumatic auricular hematoma) is a condition that occurs when the external portion of the ear suffers a blow, blood clot or other collection of fluid under the perichondrium. This separates the cartilage from the overlying perichondrium that supplies its nutrients, causing... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflower_ear
distortion of the cartilage of the outer ear as the result of an injury. If the injury causes bleeding between the cartilage and the skin, it ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/39
Thickening and induration of the ear with distortion of contours following extravasation of blood within its tissues. ... Synonym: boxer's ear. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
a thickened and deformed ear caused by accumulation of fluid and blood clots in the tissue after repeated injury; it is most often seen in boxers, for whom it is almost an occupational hazard. The ear will not recover its normal shape but can be restored to normal by plastic surgery. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Definitions: 1. thickening and induration of the auricle with distortion of its contours secondary to extravasation of blood deep to the perichondrium. Synonyms: boxer's ear Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=27590
Our Cauliflower ear Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Cauliflower ear Cauliflower ear: An acquired deformity of the external ear to which wrestlers and boxers are particularly vulnerable. The cause is damage due to trauma. When trauma causes a blood clot under the skin of the ear, the clot disrupts the con... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7749
The medical term for cauliflower ear is “a deformity of the outer ear that may occur after injury to the ear” which is common in wrestlers. One glance at one's ears and wrestling fans can instantly determine if a person wrestled. Found on https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2017/May/25/Glossary-of-Wres