A Study of the Congenital Anomalies of the Ear with Special Reference to Microtia.

ABSTRACT

Congenital abnormalities of the ear is rare. It has been estimated that it occurs once in 2,00,000 births. Children with this malformation are usually sent to plastic surgery Dept. In bilateral cases they are often referred to E N T Dept. because of the hearing loss and the treatment becomes a combined problem. The outstanding role of radiological revaluation of the external, middle and internal ear apparatus is of paramount importance. Methods & Materials The patients attending E.N.T., Out Patient Department was utilized as case materials. Besides clinical study, Plain X-Ray and C.T. plays an important role. C.T and plain X-Rays including lateral oblique mastoid views, Submentovertical view, Stenver’s views, Towne’s view, would be taken for assessment of external, middle and internal ear development. Whenever necessary, views for Mandible shall be recorded also. Aims and Objectivies Objective of the present study is to classify congenital anomalies and to record the type of disabilities with the help of radiological investigations. Systemic study of incidence of such cases shall be recorded.