What Is CHARGE Syndrome?
10. CHARGE Ear
Deformed ears are also common among children who are born with CHARGE syndrome. In some cases, the appearance of the ear alone is enough to reach an initial diagnosis. The center of the ear, known as the concha, is often triangular in shape.
The outer fold of the ear may stop suddenly in the mid-ear, and the ear will also be shorter and wider than usual. There is also often no earlobe present. Problems with the inner ear can also lead to hearing problems and hearing aids are often necessary. Hearing problems will also lead to speech development problems in some children with CHARGE syndrome.
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