External auditory canal atresia

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right side deafness since birth

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male

Complete bony atresia of right external auditory canal (EAC) is noted.

Case Discussion

External auditory canal atresia can occur in 1 /10,000-20,000 births. Bilateral involvement can be seen in a third of patients.

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