PSEUDOCYST OF THE EAR - REPORT OF 3 CASES

Pseudocyst of the ear is a rare entity with controversial pathogenesis . Usually it is presented as a solitary, unilateral, fluctuant and non -inflammatory tumour of the ear with overlying normal skin. It occurs most often in young adult males. Incission reveals a serous liquid, wi th the consistency of olive oil, contained in the cyst-like lesion. Hi stopathology shows an intracartilaginous cavity with signs of degenera tion and necrosis of the limiting cartilage. We present three new case s of this entity. Continuous minor trauma appears to be the causative factor in one of the patients, who also presented bilateral lesions.