When the ear suffers trauma, tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate may result in fluid accumulation, thus causing:

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Cauliflower ear occurs when the ear suffers trauma, leading to tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate and subsequent fluid accumulation. This condition is common in wrestlers and boxers due to repeated blows to the ear.

When the Ear Suffers Trauma, Tearing of the Overlying Tissue