What are low set ears and pinna abnormalities in infants?
Also known as: abnormality of the pinna.
The pinna is another term for the outer ear. When abnormalities occur with the shape or location of the ears when the baby is still growing in the womb, this may be the sign of certain medical conditions.
It's perfectly normal and natural for babies to have different ear shapes or orientations. However, signs of potential medical conditions may include:
- Low-set ears
- No opening for the ear canal
- No outer ear
- Abnormal folds in the outer ear
- No outer ear or ear canal
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