Wiki Location of "Preauricular"

[SUEV]

When the location of the lesion is given as "preauricular", would you consider that part of the ear or part of the face/cheeks?
Thanks-Sue

 

[JenniferB7]

Sue -

I would consider it part of the face/cheeks since "preauricular" means in front of the ear, and the external ear refers to the auricle/pinna and external auditory meatus.

Hope that helps!

Jennifer M. Connell, BA, CPC

 

[Jamie Dezenzo]

Yes, I have been told part of face

 

[SUEV]

Thanks for help!
Sue