Flashcards in 2.3 - Audiology Deck (17):
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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)
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What type of Hearing Loss tends to be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?
(2)
Bilateral
Conductive
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What are 3 Outer Ear Pathologies that may be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?
Microtia
Anotia (rare)
Atresia
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What is Microtia?
Abnormally small ears
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Which does Microtia affect more: the left ear or the right?
Right
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Who does Microtia affect more: males or females?
Males
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What is Anotia?
The absence of an external ear
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What is Atresia?
Closed external ear
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What kind of covering may be seen in Atresia?
Membranous covering
Osseous covering
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What is the difference between I-IV in ear abnormalities?
I = least severe
IV = most severe
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What are two types of Middle Ear Pathologies that may be seen in individuals with craniofacial abnormalities?
Ossicular abnormalities
Eustachian tube malformation
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What are the two types of Ossicular Abnormalities?
Fixations
Discontinuities
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What are Fixations (Ossicular Abnormality)?
One or more ossicles are attached and are unable to move appropriately
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What are Discontinuities (Ossicular Abnormality)?
Abnormal disconnection of ossicles
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What is the result of Eustachian Tube Malformation?
Chronic otitis media
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What are the two major causes of Eustachian Tube Malformation?
Obstruction (allergies, adenoids, etc.)
Dysfunction
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