Microtia
MONDO:0010920A congenital malformation of the external ear, seen more frequently in males, that occurs sporadically or is inherited, that is characterized by unilateral (79-93% of cases, 60% of which involve the right ear) or bilateral small and abnormally shaped auricles and that is often associated with atresia or stenosis of the ear canal, attention deficit disorders and delayed language development. The variation in auricle size ranges from grade I, where the auricle is simply smaller than normal, to grade IV, also known as anotia, where there is a complete absence of the external ear and of the auditory canal.
Also known as: M-A, congenital microtias, microtia, congenital, microtia-anotia, microtias, congenital, anotia
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Do kids judge a book by its ear? a study on microtia and social perception.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study asks whether school-age children view peers with microtia — a condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped — differently than those with a typical ear, and whether surgical reconstruction changes that perception. Over 1,200 children aged 6 to 18 will view a photo of…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inside the mind: study probes emotional toll of ear reconstruction in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the emotional and psychological experiences of 12 children aged 10 to 16 who were born without one ear (ear aplasia) and chose to have reconstructive surgery. Researchers used interviews and tests to understand how the children think and feel, and how surgery…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC