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Discussion in 'Spot Diagnosis' started by J.P.C. Peper, Jun 30, 2012.

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J.P.C. Peper, Jun 30, 2012

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aural atresia of the external ear

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Aural atresia

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A rare developmental disorder of the first and second pharyngeal archs. In contrary to microtia – in which the external ear is small – the external ear is completely absent. The prognosis depends on whether the internal ear is also affected or not.

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