In this video Dr James O'Donovan explains what a preauricular sinus is and what happens when it is infected. He provide two clear examples using real images of a patient with a pre-auricular sinus and explains this using a virtual blackboard illustration. Acknowledgement: Thank you to the patients who granted consent for these images to be used for teaching purposes. ************************************************************************ If you enjoyed this video please remember to subscribe to the channel for regular updates and weekly teaching videos. YouTube: www.youtube.com/doctorodonovan Instagram: @doctorodonovan Twitter: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** These videos are all made in Dr O’Donovan’s spare time. He does not charge anyone for any content but if you’d like to donate a coffee he would be very grateful! www.buymeacoffee.ee/doctorodonovan *************************************************************************** Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published and has been formulated using the following resources: References: 1. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1118768-overview 3. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/484629 N.B. Informed written consent was obtained in both instances. Neither the images, nor the video should not be reproduced without gaining prior consent in writing from Dr O'Donovan.