@article{32280, author = {Shilpa K and Leelavathy B and Lakshmi D V and Divya G}, title = {Unilateral cauliflower ear due to leprosy or trauma - A diagnostic challenge.}, abstract = {

The terminology Cauliflower ear refers to the appearance of external ear, sequelae to underlying primary inflammation/infection. Trauma and secondary infection or perichondritis being the most common cause of cauliflower ear, this article describes a case of unilateral cauliflower ear due to multibacillary leprosy. This case shows the importance of skin smears and the histopathological identification and classification of leprosy patients with unusual lesions.

}, year = {2016}, journal = {Indian journal of leprosy}, volume = {88}, pages = {189-192}, issn = {0254-9395}, url = {http://www.ijl.org.in/2016/6%20K%20Shilpa%20IInd%20et%20al%20%20(189-192).pdf}, language = {eng}, }