Broad nasal bridge
Alternative names:
broad base of nose; broad bridge of nose
Definition:
Relative widening of the bridge of the nose.
Considerations:
Broad nasal bridge is a relative term. It can be a normal
facial feature, but it can also be associated with certain
disorders.
Common causes:
- normal facial feature
- basal cell nevus syndrome
- fetal hydantoin effect (mother took hydantoin during
pregnancy)
- fetal trimethadione effect (mother took trimethadione
during pregnancy)
- trisomy 8
Note: There may be other causes of a broad 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, aggravating factors, relieving factors,
and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option
to explore the possible explanations for a broad 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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