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Trauma to the ear that causes tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate resulting in fluid accumulation is called:

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Trauma to the ear that causes tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate resulting in fluid accumulation is called auricular hematoma. Auricular hematoma is a common facial injury in sports such as boxing. This condition results from direct trauma to the anterior auricle (outer ear).






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