Age-related patterns and strong correlation between cranial and ear asymmetry in healthy children: a CT-based cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The research investigates the relationship and age-related changes in cranial and ear asymmetry in children.
• Conducted a cross-sectional study using CT imaging
• Measured cranial variation (CVAI) and ear symmetry (ESA)
• Analyzed age-related patterns in asymmetry
• CVAI and ESA severity decreased with age
• A strong positive correlation was found between CVAI and ESA
• Temporal development patterns differed between cranial and ear measures