Patient's question:
My baby has a slight malformation of the auricular cartilage, and it looks a bit smaller than the other one. It seems that the crus of the antitragus on the upper part of the right ear isn't as developed as the left one, which is why it's smaller. Should I go to the pediatric department or the otolaryngology department at the hospital? What methods will the doctor use to treat it, and will it be painful? The hearing is normal. If I don't do anything about it, will it gradually improve on its own?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Earlobe underdevelopment and poor hearing are not directly related. Earlobe reconstruction surgery can address the issue of earlobe underdevelopment, but it offers no benefit for hearing loss.Recommendation: Due to the inability to conduct a face-to-face examination, a comprehensive understanding of the condition cannot be achieved. Please seek specific diagnosis and treatment at a hospital under the guidance of a physician!