Low nasal bridge
Alternative names:
saddle nose; absent nasal bridge
Definition:
A flattening of the bridge of the nose.
Considerations:
Growth failure of the
nasal bridge can occur in association with infectious disease
or genetic disease. A low nasal bridge or absent nasal bridge
is a relative term of appearance based on a "normal" nasal
bridge. Decrease in height of the nasal bridge is best seen
from a side view of the face. A low nasal bridge may be almost
flush with the plane of the face, the eyes, or the forehead.
Note: most newborn and young infants normally have a relatively
flat nasal bridge. The above described condition is an accentuation
of that.
Common causes:
Note: There may be other causes of low nasal bridge. This
list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented
in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include
unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes
may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as
well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such
as quality, time course, and associated complaints. Use the
Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations
for a low nasal bridge, occurring alone or in combination
with other problems.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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