Presentation
Right side deafness since birth
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
External auditory canal atresia
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Complete bony atresia of right external auditory canal (EAC) is noted.
Case Discussion
External auditory canal atresia can occur in 1 /10,000-20,000 births. Bilateral involvement can be seen in a third of patients.