M95: Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

M95.1: Cauliflower ear

If the ear suffers an injury, blood can collect beneath the skin and form a bruise. A bruise of this type can damage the cartilage in the earlobe and change its shape.

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