External Ear Malformation (IMAGE)

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External Ear Malformation

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A normal ear (top left) is compared with various external ear malformations that are common in children born with aural atresia, the absence of an external ear canal. This condition typically affects only one ear and is an underappreciated cause of learning and language delays, a new study shows.

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