Fistula opening located in front of the incisura. Recurrent infection can be troublesome. After injection of methylene blue into the fistulous tract, the tract and cyst are excised. Benign Lesions Keloids Predisposition among Blacks. Hypertrophy of connective tissue in traumatized areas.
Treatment is complete excision followed with injections of cortisone.
Exostosis Periosteal outgrowths in the osseous canal of cold-water swimmers. On rare occasion will cause a conductive hearing loss or impact cerumen. In those cases, surgical removal is indicated. Tend to occur in those with fair complexion. May give rise to squamous cell carcinoma.