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Perichondritis is inflammation of the perichondrium, a layer of connective tissue which surrounds cartilage. [2] A common form, auricular perichondritis ( perichondritis auriculae ) involves infection of the pinna due to infection of traumatic or surgical wound or the spread of inflammation into depth (e.g. Infected transcartilaginous ear ...
Rheumatology, Immunology. Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic disease characterized by repeated episodes of inflammation and in some cases deterioration of cartilage. The disease can be life-threatening if the respiratory tract, heart valves, or blood vessels are affected. The exact mechanism is poorly understood.
There is narrowing of the ear channel, with a small amount of exudate and swelling of the outer ear. Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, [ 1 ] is inflammation of the ear canal. [ 2 ] It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing. [ 2 ] Typically there is pain with movement of the outer ear ...
Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1] Chest pain, the primary symptom of ...
Cauliflower ear is an irreversible condition that occurs when the external portion of the ear is hit and develops a blood clot or other collection of fluid under the perichondrium. This separates the cartilage from the overlying perichondrium that supplies its nutrients, causing it to die and resulting in the formation of fibrous tissue in the ...
Chondritis. Chondritis is inflammation of cartilage. [ 1] It takes several forms, osteochondritis, costochondritis, and relapsing polychondritis among them. Costochondritis is notable for feeling like a heart attack. [citation needed]
September 3, 2024 at 1:30 AM. New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections. Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which ...
Pericoronitis. Pericoronitis associated with the lower right third molar (wisdom tooth). Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which ...