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Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Oct; 57(4): 323–324.
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Abstract
Winkler's disease otherwise known as chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helices (CNHC) is characterized by a painful persistent erythematous nodule, mostly located at the rim of helix of pinna. Occurs mostly in men over 40 years of age. Standard therapy is by local excision or carbon dioxide laser vaporization. Recurrence is frequent.
Key Words: Carbon dioxide laser, Winkler's disease
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