Individuals with hemifacial microsomia, also called oculoauriculo-vertebral spectrum, often have ear malformations. These malformations can be in the form of preauricular ear pits, complete absence of the auricle, stenosis or atresia of the external auditory canal, ossicular malformations, middle ear deformities, and incomplete pneumatization of the temporal bone. Rahbar et al.
Individuals with hemifacial microsomia, also known as oculoauriculo-vertebral spectrum, often have ear abnormalities. These abnormalities can include preauricular ear pits, absence of the auricle, stenosis or blockage of the external auditory canal, ossicular malformations, middle ear deformities, and incomplete air pockets in the temporal bone. Rahbar et al.