Perichondritis | Dr Khaled's Tumour Helpline

May kilala ka ba o ikaw ba ay may butas sa harap ng itaas na parte ng tainga? Ito ay tinatawag na Preauricular Pit o Preauricular Sinus! 👂🏻🤔 Panoorin ang tatalakayin ni Dr. Gil Vicente, isang ENT Doctor at Head & Neck Surgeon, tungkol sa mga sanhi, treatments at paano maiiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng infection na prone sa mga mayroon nito. 😉 #UsapangPangkalusugan | Good Morning Kuya

What is perichondritis of the auricle and why should you care? Explained in 3D Perichondritis is a diffuse inflammation of the perichondrium, the thin layer of connective tissue that nourishes the cartilage of the auricle. Unlike other ear infections, this condition does not extend to the earlobe, as it lacks cartilage. If left untreated, perichondritis can lead to cartilage destruction and ear deformity, such as the characteristic "cauliflower ear" seen in untreated cases. In severe cases, necr