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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2024; 12(20): 4434-4439
Published online Jul 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i20.4434
Published online Jul 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i20.4434
Ear keloid and epidermal cyst following auricular cartilage harvest for rhinoplasty: A case report
Jun Mo Kim, Woo Young Choi, Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju 61453, South Korea
Ji Seon Cheon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju 61453, South Korea
Author contributions: Cheon JS, Kim JM, and Choi WY designed the case study; Kim JM analyzed the data; Cheon JS wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The study participant provided informed written consent before enrolling in the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflicts of interest.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Ji Seon Cheon, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, 365, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea, Gwangju 61453, South Korea. ps9107@naver.com
Received: April 6, 2024
Revised: May 5, 2024
Accepted: June 3, 2024
Published online: July 16, 2024
Processing time: 85 Days and 16.4 Hours
Revised: May 5, 2024
Accepted: June 3, 2024
Published online: July 16, 2024
Processing time: 85 Days and 16.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case report documents a rare co-occurrence of a keloid and an epidermal cyst at the site of auricular cartilage harvest used in rhinoplasty, emphasizing the complex interplay of surgical trauma and genetic predisposition in scar formation. It highlights the challenges in managing such dual complications, illustrating the necessity for meticulous surgical removal and postoperative care strategies to minimize recurrence and optimize cosmetic outcomes. The case underscores the importance of considering potential adverse sequelae in surgical planning and patient counseling.