Abstract
Malformations affecting the ear encompass a wide spectrum of clinical entities. Interestingly, 50 % of all congenital malformations of the head and neck involve the ear. These malformations may present themselves as cosmetic and/or functional defects and can occur in isolation or as part of a constellation of features that define various associations and syndromes. They can affect the outer, middle, and/or inner ear, frequently in combination. The embryologic development of the outer and middle ear differs from that of the inner ear; this is reflected in the clinical presentation of ear malformations and forms the basis for many of the classification systems employed in clinical practice. This chapter reviews the embryology of the ear as well as the diagnosis and management of the most common malformations.
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Shoman, N.M., Samy, R.N., Choo, D.I. (2014). Congenital Malformations of the Ear. In: Elden, L., Zur, K. (eds) Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1714-0_2
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