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What Does An Ear Tag And Ear Dimple In A Newborn Child Indicate?
my newborn grandson has a white tuft of hair on the back of his head-as well as an ear tag and ear dimple. a nurse made the comment about watching for deafness - he passed his neo-hearing tests. never heard of these things being an indication for possible deafness
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
Hi, Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.
Pre-auricular tag (tag infront of ear) and dimple could both be pointers to deafness as well as kidney problems. It means there are small chances that such a defect could be present. And as the recommended tests are non invasive and devoid or any harm to baby, its always better to do them and be cautious. if any defect is detected the required steps corrective or preventive can be taken at earliest.
Regards Dr Poonam
Pre-auricular tag (tag infront of ear) and dimple could both be pointers to deafness as well as kidney problems. It means there are small chances that such a defect could be present. And as the recommended tests are non invasive and devoid or any harm to baby, its always better to do them and be cautious. if any defect is detected the required steps corrective or preventive can be taken at earliest.
Regards Dr Poonam
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