CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE EAR

Sometimes we see that either the pinna is absent or rudimentary. Absence of pinna is called anotia. If the pinna is small it is known as microtia and if it is abnormally large ,it is called macrotia.An accessory (extra) appendage or piece of tissue can also be present. The normal curves of pinna may be absent causing a bat ear.