Infected Preauricular Sinus [left]

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Infected Preauricular Sinus [left]
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specialty:
Otorhinolaryngology

Case description

A preauricular sinus is deeper than a preauricular pit. The sinus tract is lined with a stratified squamous epithelium. The tract of a preauricular sinus may become chronically infected and emit a painless, foul-smelling, milky discharge.

tags: Sinus

related terms: preauricular pit, Infected preauricular pits, squamous epithelium


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Joanna Stachera

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