Congenital Facial Paralysis Associated with Grade III Microtia in a 13-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

Abstract

As a background, microtia and congenital facial paralysis are both extremely rare disorders that provide formidable clinical obstacles. They require extensive interdisciplinary care since their simultaneous presence is so rare. We present a case of a male patient, 13 years old, who had microtia grade 3, congenital left-sided facial paralysis (House-Brackmann grade V). In addition to severe conductive hearing loss, facial asymmetry, an atretic external auditory canal, a tiny, peanut-shaped vestigal ear structure on the left side were also detected during the clinical examination. Thorough evaluation of the anatomy was made possible by cutting-edge MRI and CT scans. The patient was assessed and managed by a team of experts from many fields, including audiology, ophthalmology, and surgery planning. In conclusion, this unusual relationship highlights the need for prompt diagnosis, thorough evaluation, and tailored interdisciplinary treatment. This case study adds to the little literature on this unusual presentation while also shedding insight on healthcare management techniques in India.