The pathogenesis of microtia, a rare congenital malformation of the external ear, remains elusive. Phenotypes range from minor deformities, such as preauricular tags, to anotia, the complete ...

Because there is no properly shaped ear canal or ear drum to capture and relay sound waves, a child with microtia or anotia usually has partial deafness as well. Now, thanks to two novel tools ...

Microtia, a congenital condition involving underdeveloped or absent outer ears, poses significant challenges for kids and families. ARCHANA JYOTI explores the medical, psychological, and societal ...

Find treatment for microtia by U of U Health providers at Primary Children's Hospital. View the Hearing Center Information Microtia is an outer ear abnormality that’s present at birth. It can range ...

Roughly 1,500 babies are born in the United States each year with either microtia or anotia, rare conditions that cause one’s external ear to be missing, according to the American Journal of ...

On National Microtia Awareness Day, observed on Nov. 9, the spotlight is on the congenital condition that affects people's ears. National Microtia Awareness Day was created by the organization Ear ...