(Q17.2) Microtia
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Diagnosis microtia is diagnosed Women are 18.28% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis microtia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis microtia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease microtia - Men and Women aged 5-9
Disease Features microtia
Microtia - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - microtia
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- CT scan of the ear
- Audiometry
- MRI scan of the ear
- Genetic testing
- Blood tests to rule out any underlying conditions
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Surgery to reconstruct the ear
- Hearing aids
- Bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA)
- Cochlear implants
- Speech therapy
- Counseling
Microtia - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease microtia
Ear deformity
(Ear distortion, Ear abnormality, Ear malformation, Ear defect, Ear deformity, Ear anomaly, Otopathology, Ear irregularity, Ear disfigurement, Ear disproportion)
Ear deformity is a condition where the shape of the ear is abnormal. It can range from minor deformities such as a slightly off-center earlobe to more severe deformities such as a complete absence of the external ear. It is usually present at birth, but may also develop later in life due to trauma o...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...