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Prevalence and characteristics of microtia in Oman: 37 Years analysis
Alonood K Al-Sulaimani1, Mohammed S Al-Khabori1, Karim M Haridi1
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Craniofacial surgery, Khoula hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Background:
Prevalence of microtia varies in different parts of the world and between ethnic groups. This article reviews the prevalence of Microtia in Oman.
Methods:
A retrospective study of all cases of Microtia between the period from January 1988 to March 2020.
Results:
152 patients fulfilled the study criteria. The prevalence of microtia was 0.83 per 10,000 births. Analysis of the affected cases showed 56% males and 44% females. 66% of the cases were of the lobular type, and 30% were of the conchal type. Anotia cases were only 4%. Unilateral cases were predominant consisting 86% of the cases, of which 67% were on the right side. 70% of the cases had hearing problems and 35% of them required hearing aids. 14% were syndromic. Goldenhar and Treacher-Collins syndromes were the most common syndromes. Family history was present in 18% of the cases. 49% of them had parents' consanguinity.
Conclusion:
Omani population has low prevalence of microtia but the characteristics does not differ from other reports.
Insights
Microtia, a congenital ear condition, shows a low prevalence in Oman, affecting 0.83 per 10,000 births. The study found characteristics of microtia in Omani patients align with global patterns.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Microtia prevalence varies globally and across ethnic groups.
- This study focuses on the prevalence of microtia in Oman.
Conclusions:
- Oman exhibits a low prevalence of microtia.
- The observed characteristics of microtia in Oman are consistent with international findings.
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