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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2025; 13(30): 109539
Published online Oct 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i30.109539
Published online Oct 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i30.109539
Complications of auricular cartilage harvest in rhinoplasty: Keloid and epidermal cyst formation
Omar Sewify El, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City G1V 0A6, Quebec, Canada
Taliah Hyjazie, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, McGill University, Montreal H3G 2M1, Quebec, Canada
Johnny I Efanov, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal H3T 1J4, Quebec, Canada
Author contributions: El Sewify O, Hyjazie T and Efanov JI designed the research study, performed the research, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Omar El Sewify, Doctorate Student, Senior Researcher, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Quebec City G1V 0A6, Quebec, Canada. omar.elsewify@mail.mcgill.ca
Received: May 15, 2025
Revised: June 16, 2025
Accepted: August 13, 2025
Published online: October 26, 2025
Processing time: 150 Days and 4.6 Hours
Revised: June 16, 2025
Accepted: August 13, 2025
Published online: October 26, 2025
Processing time: 150 Days and 4.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case report presents a rare co-occurrence of a keloid and epidermal cyst at the site of auricular cartilage harvest for rhinoplasty. Understanding the complexities and having a meticulous and individualized approach to its treatment, surgical intervention, and postoperative care is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes. This case report highlights the importance of a personalized approach, stressing the need to consider potential complications during surgical planning and patient counseling.