title: [Microtia--not just an ear problem].
abstract: Microtia can be defined as a malformation of the auricle with varying severity. In the majority of patients it is combined with atresia or stenosis of the external auditory canal. The prevalence of microtia in Finland is approx. 4 out of 10000. Associated anomalies should be actively seeked and excluded. Approximately 70% of the patients seem to be non-syndromatic. Patients with microtia are known to more than usual have other structural abnormalities. With the exception of the mildest cases, the development of facial structure and dental occlusion should be monitored in all microtia patients, attempting to actively exclude any associated diseases.
authors.affiliation: HYKS:n korvaklinikka, HUS.
authors.forename: Tuomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Klockars
authors.forename: Erna
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kentala
authors.forename: Kirsti
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hurmerinta
authors.forename: Jussi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jero
authors.forename: Sirpa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ala-Mello
authors.forename: Samuli
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suutarla
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rautio
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital* / Q000453:epidemiology; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male