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Aural Hematoma

An aural hematoma is a collection of blood within the ear flap (pinna) caused by a ruptured blood vessel from vigorous head shaking or scratching due to ear disease.

Key Facts

  • Occurs when a pet with uncomfortable ears shakes and scratches vigorously
  • Blood accumulates within the ear flap tissues
  • Treatment: surgical removal of blood clots with ear bandaging under anesthesia
  • Without surgery, the ear may scar into an abnormal "cauliflower" appearance
  • Surgery may be deferred if the hematoma is not blocking the ear canal for medication access
  • The underlying ear infection must also be treated
  • Species: dogs and cats

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Related Conditions

Ear MitesCondition

Intense itching from mites can cause hematomas

Malassezia OtitisCondition

Yeast infections cause scratching that leads to hematomas

Otitis ExternaCondition

Ear infections cause the scratching/shaking that leads to hematomas

Treatments

General AnesthesiaTreatment

Surgical repair requires anesthesia

Total Ear Canal AblationTreatment

Chronic ear disease complication that may precede TECA

Source Articles (3)

Ear Infections Otitis In DogsMalassezia Otitis In Dogs And CatsPhysical Exam Checklist For Pets First Aid

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