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Low nasal bridge

Definition:

A low nasal bridge describes a flattening of the bridge of the nose.

Alternative Names:
Saddle nose

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Considerations:

Decreased growth (hypoplasia) of the nasal bridge can occur in association with infectious or genetic diseases. A low or absent nasal bridge is a relative term. 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.

Common Causes:

• normal variant
• congenital syphilis
• Down's syndrome
• cleidocranial dysostosis
• Williams syndrome
• other congenital syndromes

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