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I have microtia and believe its hereditary and i am wondering if my child will get it?
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Microtia: Microtia is usually a random sporadic event although some reports of it occurring in families have been reported.
Answered 2/4/2015
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See genetecist: Microtia can be sporadic but it often runs in families. It can also commonly be part of another syndrome that is commonly hereditary. See a genetics doctor to help you figure this out.
Answered 6/7/2017
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