Vol. 18 - Num. 70
Clinical Reviews
Tumor in the anterior region of the helix: fistula preauricular
Ignacio Rimbau Serranoa, Miguel Ángel Molina Gutiérrezb
aMIR-Pediatría. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
bServicio de Urgencias Pediátricas. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: I Rimbau. E-mail: irymser@gmail.com.
Reference of this article: Rimbau Serrano I, Molina Gutiérrez MA. Tumor in the anterior region of the helix: fistula preauricular. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2016;70:179-81.
Published in Internet: 10-06-2016 - Visits: 170578
Abstract
The preauricular fistula is a benign congenital malformation of the preauricular soft tissues. It can present itself in isolation or associate with other congenital anomalies. Usually it is asymptomatic, being a chance finding. However, it can lead to local infections. Its approach includes systemic antibiotics, considering surgery based on complications.
Keywords
● Craniofacial abnormalities ● Preauricular fistulae, congenital ● Urogenital abnormalities