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 i.e. its source of nutrients, causing the cartilage to die. When this happen, the outer ear becomes for good swollen and deformed, thus resembling a Cauliflower
Other players rubbing and twisting them.
It`s strange you should say that - i`ve never notice - but yes you are right ! LOL ! God knows !
Its cause 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 get cauliflower ears yet, (I deduce it is mainly the guys surrounded by the scrum that are effected the most) but he did lose partially of his ear which a metal football stud sliced through. He got it stitched wager on on and you wouldn't even notice very soon.
James Wikipedia extract is spot on.
The condition refered to as "cauliflower ears" can be hereditary, congenital birth fault, or aquired by physical trama over an extended period of time... such as near boxing ex...
a good thump!
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