Ear Deformity: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Ear Deformity

Microtia and Other Ear Deformities Congenital ear deformities occur in many different syndromes or alone. [cranioutah.com]

Traumatic ear deformity With traumatic injuries to the ear from dog bites, car accidents, etc., surgical reconstruction can be accomplished in many cases. [shrinershospitalcincinnati.org]

The Microtia – Congenital Ear Deformity Institute has evaluated and performed thousands of surgeries in order to correct children’s ear deformities. [microtia.net]

Treacher-Collins Syndrome

These were correlated with induced ear deformities in an animal model that had features characteristic of human mandibulofacial dysostosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: The course of the facial nerve was not significantly different in terms of the severity of microtia and deformity of the middle ear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This deafness is due to a wide range of deformities of the ossicular chain associated with a characteristic reduction in the size of the middle ear cavity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly

" deformity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Its features include arthrogrypotic finger contractures, a long, thin body habitus and ear deformities. It is autosomal dominant. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Affected individuals may have contractures, chest wall deformities, scoliosis, abnormal ear folding and elongated limbs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fraser Syndrome

Some of the most common ones are middle and outer ear deformities, partial fusion of the fingers and toes (syndactyly), complete fusion of the eyelids (cryptophthalmos) and [symptoma.com]

ear cup deformity, syndactyly, and mild clitoromegaly. [journals.lww.com]

Lop-ear deformity. 3. Preauricular pits. 4. Preauricular tags. 5. External auditory canal: stenosis 6. [medicine.uiowa.edu]

Congenital Disease

These include: Breast Deformities Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Craniofacial/Skull Ear Deformities Facial Paralysis Hemifacial Microsomia Nasal Deformities Treacher Collins Syndrome [kidsplastsurg.com]

Our elite team of physicians and medical professionals specialize in the treatment of a variety of common disorders and deformities. [kidsplastsurg.com]

Seckel Syndrome

ears lacking lobules, skeletal malformations, mental retardation, and developmental delay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Auricular malformation Deformed ears Malformed ears Simple ears [ more ] 0000377 Abnormally large globe Increased size of eyes Large eyes [ more ] 0001090 Autosomal recessive [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] characterized by antenatal and postnatal growth delay, proportionate extreme short stature, a prominent beak-like nose, hypoplasia of the malar area, small chin, microcephaly, deformed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Trisomy 18

[…] feet (called “rocker-bottom feet”) Feeding problems Heart defects, including a hole between the chambers Low-set ears Neurodevelopmental delays Chest deformity Small head [diseasesdic.com]

[…] as low-set and malformed ears, cleft lip and palate, a receding chin, convex soles of the feet, a webbed neck, and fingers bent in a unique configuration. [britannica.com]

Severe developmental delays Chest deformity Slowed growth Small head (microcephaly) Small jaw (micrognathia) Weak cry How Is Trisomy 18 Diagnosed? [webmd.com]

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is often associated with cardiac anomalies, renal deformity and low-set ears, none of which were detected in this case. [ijponline.biomedcentral.com]

[…] bruising or bleeding Unusual facial features (which may fade as a child grows), including wide-set eyes, down-slanting eyes, drooping eyelids, arched eyebrows, and low-set ears [norditropin.com]

Its expression in the first and second pharyngeal arches takes part in the formation of the upper and lower maxillary, ears and external hearing meatus,20 hence its link to [elsevier.es]

Patau Syndrome

This includes scalp defects, coloboma, hypertelorism, cleft lip, cleft palate, deformed ears, congenital heart disease, microcephaly, sloping forehead, wide sagittal suture [whonamedit.com]

sensory nystagmus, cortical visual loss, and optic nerve hypoplasia Meningomyelocele (a spinal defect) Musculoskeletal and cutaneous Polydactyly (extra digits) Low-set ears [intelligentdental.com]

[…] and optic nerve hypoplasia Meningomyelocele (a spinal defect) Musculoskeletal and cutaneous Polydactyly (extra digits) Cyclopia Proboscis Congenital trigger digits Low-set ears [en.wikipedia.org]

CHARGE Syndrome

ear shape, they are said to have a baby ear deformity. [nicklauschildrens.org]

Most patients have some deformities of the ear, such as asymmetric ears, small or absent earlobes, malformed middle ear bones, malformed cochleae, and small or absent semicircular [medschool.lsuhsc.edu]

Ear abnormalities 86% of affected people have visible deformities of the outer ear, such as floppy ears or missing earholes. 60–90% of affected people have inner ear problems [sense.org.uk]

Acrofacial Dysostosis Type Rodríguez

Cleft lip/palate, defective development of bones in the jaw and arms, smaller than normal thumbs, hearing loss, and ear deformities are characteristics of this disorder. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Kabuki Syndrome

[…] displaying the “scrunchy face” Specialty Medical genetics Symptoms Vary widely among patients but may include: Long eyelashes, depressed nasal tip, atypical fingerprints, ear [en.wikipedia.org]

An ophthalmologist was consulted for the possibility of injury to the eyes.The child had peculiar facial features with a depressed nasal tip, low-set deformed ears, and micrognathia [bmcophthalmol.biomedcentral.com]

Skeletal anomalies such as: Scoliosis or deformities in the spinal column A short 5 th finger 3. [healthzene.com]

Chondritis of the External Ear

Aggressive early management may prevent gross ear deformity: Antibiotic regimen should cover for Pseudomonas. Fisher CG, Kacica MA, Bennett NM. [5minuteconsult.com]

[…] pinna, unspecified ear H61.11 Acquired deformity of pinna H61.111 Acquired deformity of pinna, right ear H61.112 Acquired deformity of pinna, left ear H61.113 Acquired deformity [healthprovidersdata.com]

Second intention healing process often causes an ear deformity known as "cauliflower ear". [symbiosisonlinepublishing.com]

Trisomy 21

Down syndrome is the most common and best known chromosomal disorder in humans. It is typically associated with mental retardation, developmental delays and a particular set of facial characteristics. The three genetic variations that can cause Down syndrome include: Trisomy 21, mosaic Down syndrome and[…] [symptoma.com]

Auricular Hematoma

ear injuries treat appropriately in domestic elite male wrestlers. 76% of the wrestlers has an ear deformity and dissatisfaction. [synapse.koreamed.org]

In summary, cauliflower deformation of the ear is an old artistic affliction that has only recently received medical attention. [journals.lww.com]

If auricular hematoma is not treated properly, it can progress to abscess formation, chronic scarring and fibrous organization with ear deformity “cauliflower” due to a stimulation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Craniosynostosis-Dandy-Walker Malformation-Hydrocephalus Syndrome

deformity) and variable developmental delay. [malacards.org]

[…] sagittal craniosynostosis (see this term), Dandy-Walker malformation, hydrocephalus, craniofacial dysmorphism (including dolichocephaly, hypertelorism, micrognathia, positional ear [malacards.org]

Anotia

Anotia Infant Ear Deformity Anotia is an ear deformity which is present at birth (congenital) and is characterized by the absence of the entire external part of the ear. [earwells.com]

Infants can be born with congenital ear malformations. Two of the more common are microtia and anotia infant ear deformities. [earwellcenters.com]

Congenital Ear Deformity Correction Policy Treatment for Congenital Ear Deformity correction is not routinely funded by the CCG and is subject to this restricted policy. [bristolccg.nhs.uk]

Congenital Aural Atresia

<(Ing): Congenital aural atresia: is a term used to refer to a spectrum of ear deformities present at birth that involve some degree of failure of the development of the external [otorrinoweb.com]

deformity), Ms Rebecca Stockwell from The University of Queensland for her research into the spread of airborne diseases in hospitals through coughing, Mr Eric Wu from The [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Congenital malformations of the ear and cochlear implantation in children: review and temporal bone report of common cavity. [em-consulte.com]

Ear Deformity

[…] other ear deformities. [craniofacialteamtexas.com]

Abstract The common characteristics of the crumpled-ear deformity, the steps for surgical correction, and the authors' experience are described in this article. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Question mark ear deformity or Cosman ear is a very uncommon congenital alteration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Relapsing Polychondritis

deformity of both ears with sparing of ear lobes; deformity of nose (saddle nose) [Figure 1], [Figure 2] and partial deafness. [ijdvl.com]

These cauliflower ear deformities occur in about 10% of persons with RP. [en.wikipedia.org]

Ear A cauliflower ear deformity Inflammation of the cartilage of the ear is a specific symptom of the disease and affects most people. [3] It is present in about 20% of persons [infogalactic.com]

Goldenhar Syndrome

The ear deformities range from tags in front of the ear, to atresia (closure) of the external auditory canal, abnormalities in the size and shape of the ear, and even anotia [medicinenet.com]

Ear Deformities Deformity of the ears is another sign of Goldenhar. The ears may appear smaller than normal (microtia), or in some cases they may be absent (anotia). [syndromespedia.com]

There is deformity of the external ear and abnormal smallness of that half of the face. Coloboma (cleft) of the upper eyelid is frequent. [medicinenet.com]

Congenital Vascular Anomalies of the Kidney

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Isolated Congenital Auditory Ossicle Malformation

The degree of auricular deformity usually correlates with the degree of middle ear deformity. [drtbalu.co.in]

ICD-10-CM Codes › Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities › Q10-Q18 Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck › Q16- Congenital [icd10data.com]

Congenital perilymph fistula This may occur, linking the perilymphatic space of the inner ear to the middle-ear cavity. There are often associated deformities. [patient.info]

Malformations of the Auditory Ossicles

Congenital perilymph fistula This may occur, linking the perilymphatic space of the inner ear to the middle-ear cavity. There are often associated deformities. [patient.info]

Diagnosis Code Q16.3 ICD-10: Q16.3 Short Description: Congenital malformation of ear ossicles Long Description: Congenital malformation of ear ossicles This is the 2018 version [icdlist.com]

Premature Aging Type Okamoto

low-set ears deformed ears Head: microcephaly Oncology: osteosarcoma Growth: premature aging abnormal growth Heme: erythroid macrocytosis Metabolic: diabetes mellitus osteoporosis [malacards.org]

Auricular malformation Deformed ears Malformed ears [ more ] 0000377 Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007 Cataract Clouding of the lens of the eye Cloudy lens [ more ] [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] blood and blood-forming tissues 31 HP:0001871 12 growth abnormality 31 HP:0001507 13 abnormal hair morphology 31 HP:0001595 Symptoms via clinical synopsis from OMIM: 56 Ears [malacards.org]

Renal Osteodystrophy

Javed Altaf Jat *, Pooran Mal and Dileep Kumar Department of Urology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan * Corresponding Author: Javed Altaf Jat Department of Urology Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Pakistan Tel: 92133333 E-mail: [email protected][…] [clinical-experimental-nephrology.imedpub.com]

Congenital Mandibular Hypoplasia

Phelps, PD, Poswillo, D, Lloyd, GA: The ear deformities in mandibulofacial dysostosis (Treacher Collins syndrome). Clin Otolaryngol 6: 15 – 28, 1981. Google Scholar 22. [journals.sagepub.com]

Signs and Symptoms Microtia is noted on visual inspection at birth as an obvious hypoplastic external ear deformity. [journalofethics.ama-assn.org]

Low-set, usually malformed ear: unilateral deformity of the external ear, which may include preauricular cartilage tags, external meatal abnormalities, conductive deafness [patient.info]

Cauliflower Ear

We report a young female who presented with saddle-nose and bilateral cauliflower ear deformities along with pyoderma gangrenosum-like ulcers, digital gangrene and pulselessness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

What is cauliflower ear? Cauliflower ear is an acquired deformity of the outer ear. It is usually due to blunt trauma to the ear. [medicinenet.com]

[…] with no or slight changes to the outline of the ear Type 2: Substantial deformity of the outline of the ear Type 1A Deformity is restricted to the concha of the ear Type [en.wikipedia.org]

Diastrophic Dysplasia

deformities. [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]

Shortened limbs Ear deformities (cauliflower ear) Hand deformities (hitchhiker thumb, fused finger joints) Feet deformities (ClubFeet - the severity differs) CleftPalate Progressive [littlepeopleuk.org]

No epi-metaphyseal abnormalities and absence of the ear and thumb deformities. [gait.aidi.udel.edu]

Facioauriculoradial Dysplasia

deformity is described in a mother and her daughter. [jmg.bmj.com]

Harding et al. (1982) described mother and daughter with radial dysplasia, dysmorphic facies, conductive deafness, and external ear deformity. [omim.org]

Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London Abstract A syndrome characterised by asymmetrical radial dysplasia, dysmorphic facies, conductive deafness, and external ear [jmg.bmj.com]