A Rare Case of Bilateral Microtia
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Microtia is a congenital deformity, where the pinna is underdeveloped. A completely undeveloped pinna is referred to as anotia. Since microtia and anotia have the same origin, it can be referred to as ‘MicrotiaAnotia’. When microtia is present, there is usually no ear canal present, and this condition is called atresia. Microtia is rare; it affects only 1 to 5 of every 10,000 babies. It usually affects only one ear and most often, it is the right ear. When it affects one ear, it is called unilateral microtia and when it affects both ears, it is called bilateral microtia. This case report concerns a newborn baby diagnosed with a grade-3 bilateral microtia. A 16-day-old newborn baby was admitted at the pediatric ward on August 2, 2017 at Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital (HAHC), New Delhi, India, with the complaints of unable to take feed from birth, having cough, eye discharge, hearing problem, and regurgitation of milk via nose and mouth. On examination, it was revealed that the baby was having grade-3 bilateral microtia. The blood tests revealed changes from the normal value, sepsis was developed and BAER test (Brain Stem Auditory Response Test) results indicated bilateral conductive hearing loss. The doctor advised the parents regarding reconstruction of the ear for the child and the surgery was planned, once the baby’s age reached 4-5 years or above.
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Konjengbam Rebika Devi
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