Microtia is a congenital defect affecting external ears, which appear smaller and sometimes
malformed. Here we describe a five‐generation family with isolated bilateral microtia …

Microtia is a rare, congenital malformation of the external ear that in some cases has a
genetic etiology. We ascertained a three‐generation family with bilateral microtia and …

Microtia, a congenital deformity manifesting as an abnormally shaped or absent external
ear, occurs in one out of 8,000–10,000 births. We ascertained a consanguineous Iranian …

HOX genes are important regulatory genes patterning head formation, including
development of the ear. Microtia is a congenital ear anomaly characterized by lacking all or …

OBJECTIVE: Microtia is a developmental malformation of the external ear with genetic and
environmental causes. The prevalence of microtia varies but several studies suggest …

Background Microtia is a congenital anomaly of ear that ranges in severity from mild
structural abnormalities to complete absence of the outer ears. Concha-type microtia is …

Microtia is a congenital anomaly, characterised by a small, abnormally shaped auricle
(pinna). It is usually accompanied by a narrow, blocked or absent ear canal. Microtia can …

Microtia is a congenital anomaly of the ear that ranges in severity from mild structural
abnormalities to complete absence of the ear, and can occur as an isolated birth defect or as …

Objective Microtia is defined as a developmental malformation characterized by a small,
abnormal shaped auricle, with atresia or stenosis of the auditory canal. Genes responsible …

Microtia is a genetic condition affecting the external ears and presents clinically along a
wide spectrum: minimally affected ears are small with minor shape abnormalities; extremely …