Patient's question:
A lump has reappeared in the right ear. What's going on? It's quite concerning to see this situation, and I hope the condition improves through treatment.Doctor's answer:
A preauricular fistula is usually caused by incomplete fusion during embryonic development. Some people may not experience inflammation, but if it does occur, it tends to recur repeatedly. In such cases, surgical removal is feasible. For adults, local anesthesia is generally sufficient, but children still require general anesthesia. For your child, antibiotics can be used each time the inflammation occurs. If the recurrence is too frequent, surgery may be the only option. A preauricular fistula is usually caused by incomplete fusion during embryonic development. Some people may not experience inflammation, but if it does occur, it tends to recur repeatedly. In such cases, surgical removal is feasible. For adults, local anesthesia is generally sufficient, but children still require general anesthesia. For your child, antibiotics can be used each time the inflammation occurs. If the recurrence is too frequent, surgery may be the only option.