2.3 - Audiology Flashcards
What happens audiologically in children with craniofacial abnormalities from Birth to 3 years?
An increase incidence of audiologic problems
(Actual # depends on age, criteria for loss, and type
of identification tool used)
What type of Hearing Loss tends to be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?
(2)
Bilateral
Conductive
What are 3 Outer Ear Pathologies that may be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?
Microtia
Anotia (rare)
Atresia
What is Microtia?
Abnormally small ears
Which does Microtia affect more: the left ear or the right?
Right
Who does Microtia affect more: males or females?
Males
What is Anotia?
The absence of an external ear
What is Atresia?
Closed external ear
What kind of covering may be seen in Atresia?
Membranous covering
Osseous covering
What is the difference between I-IV in ear abnormalities?
I = least severe
IV = most severe
What are two types of Middle Ear Pathologies that may be seen in individuals with craniofacial abnormalities?
Ossicular abnormalities
Eustachian tube malformation
What are the two types of Ossicular Abnormalities?
Fixations
Discontinuities
What are Fixations (Ossicular Abnormality)?
One or more ossicles are attached and are unable to move appropriately
What are Discontinuities (Ossicular Abnormality)?
Abnormal disconnection of ossicles
What is the result of Eustachian Tube Malformation?
Chronic otitis media
