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Journals / Anatomy / 2026 / Volume: 14 Issue: 1

Bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus: a case report

Ekrem Solmaz(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY)0000-0002-5091-0251
Mehmet Öztürk(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY)0000-0001-5585-1476
Zeliha Fazlıoğulları(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY)0000-0002-5103-090X
Betül Sevindik(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY)0000-0003-1287-5544
Nadire Ünver(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY)0000-0001-5696-5547
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Anatomy
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2020-04-30
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CT is essential for the diagnosis and classification of congenital bilateral aural atresia, identification of concomitant ear anomalies, and determination of the appropriate surgical treatment method.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus is a rare condition.
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Key Findings & Data:CT revealed bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus in coronal and axial sections of an 8-year-old boy was admitted to hospital due to hearing loss.
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Conclusion & Impact:CT is essential for the diagnosis and classification of congenital bilateral aural atresia, identification of concomitant ear anomalies, and determination of the appropriate surgical treatment method.
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⚙️Variables:computed tomography · ear anomaly · external acoustic meatus

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Bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus is a rare condition. It is a subtype of congenital aural atresia, which comprises a spectrum of developmental ear abnormalities. In this case report, we present the computed tomography (CT) findings of a patient with this congenital anomaly and emphasize the importance of the findings with regard to treatment options. CT revealed bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus in coronal and axial sections of an 8-year-old boy was admitted to hospital due to hearing loss. No congenital anomaly was detected in the middle and inner ear structures. Early detection of congenital aural atresia is critical. Speech retardation and accompanying anomalies associated with hearing loss may be seen in these patients. CT is essential for the diagnosis and classification of congenital bilateral aural atresia, identification of concomitant ear anomalies, and determination of the appropriate surgical treatment method.

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Solmaz, E., Öztürk, M., Fazlıoğulları, Z., Sevindik, B., Ünver, N. (2020). Bilateral atresia of the external acoustic meatus: a case report. Anatomy, Volume: 14 Issue: 1. https://ajindex.com/articles/1190113

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