Microtia is a malformation of the outer ear that is congenital. In this case, the outer ear is not fully formed. Sometimes the ear canal is only very small or completely absent. Reconstruction of the ear and surgery to improve hearing are possible treatments. What is microtia? The malformation of the outer ear is congenital. … Microtia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An auricular malformation is characterized by abnormalities in the shape of the auricle. It often does not represent a disease value as in the case of protruding ears. However, severe auricular malformations may be an accompanying symptom of a syndrome with other physical malformations. What is an auricular malformation? The term auricular malformation includes both … Auricular Malformation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Treacher-Collins syndrome is the name given to an inherited disorder that causes facial deformities. The condition is now often referred to as Franceschetti-Zwahlen syndrome, Berry syndrome, or dysostosis mandibulofacialis. The formations of the malformations caused by the syndrome are highly variable, but often involve the chin, eyes, ears, palate, or zygomatic bone. What is Treacher-Collins … Treacher Collins Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Thalidomide-contergan embryopathy causes developmental malformations of the embryo in early pregnancy. The cause is exposure to the harmful substance thalidomide or thalidomide. Therapy of affected patients takes place in an interdisciplinary team of physicians and usually lasts a lifetime. What is thalidomide-contergan embryopathy? Embryogenetic developmental disorders caused by adverse effects during the first three months … Thalidomide-contergan Embryopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
