What causes cauliflower ears like seen on rugby players
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2007-11-12 20:38:00
Answer:
If the external portion of the ear suffers a blow, a blood clot or other fluid may collect under the perichondrium. This separates the cartilage from the overlying perichondrium that is its source of nutrients, causing the cartilage to die. When this happens, the outer ear becomes permanently swollen and deformed, thus resembling a Cauliflower
Other players rubbing and twisting them.
It`s strange you should say that - i`ve never noticed - but yes you are right ! LOL ! God knows !
Its caused by a severe blow to the outer ear causing fluid to build up or blood clots to be formed.
My brother plays rugby, he hasn't got cauliflower ears yet, (I think it is mainly the guys in the scrum that are effected the most) but he did lose half of his ear which a metal football stud sliced through. He got it stitched back on and you wouldn't even notice now.
James Wikipedia extract is spot on.
The condition refered to as "cauliflower ears" can be hereditary, congenital birth defect, or aquired by physical trama over an extended period of time... such as with boxing ex...
a good thump!