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Low nasal bridge
Saddle nose
A low nasal bridge is the flattening of the top part of the nose.
Considerations
Genetic diseases or infections may cause decreased growth of the bridge of nose.
A decrease in the height of the bridge of nose is best seen from a side view of the face.
Causes
Causes may include:
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Cleidocranial dysostosis
Cleidocranial dysostosis
Cleidocranial dysostosis is a disorder involving the abnormal development of bones in the skull and collar (clavicle) area. The condition is passed ...
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Congenital syphilis
Congenital syphilis
Congenital syphilis is a severe, disabling, and often life-threatening infection seen in infants. A pregnant mother who has syphilis can spread the ...
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Down syndrome
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
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- Other syndromes that are present at birth (congenital)
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Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare disorder that can lead to problems with development. It is passed down in families (inherited).
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When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have questions about the shape of your child's nose.
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
The provider will do a physical exam. The provider may ask questions about your child's family and medical history.
Laboratory studies may include:
- Chromosome studies
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Enzyme
assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels)
Enzyme
Enzymes are complex proteins that cause a specific chemical change in all parts of the body. For example, they can help break down the foods we eat ...
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- X-rays
References
Farrior RT, Farrior EH, Eisler LS. Special rhinoplasty techniques. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund V, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology . 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 35.
Jones KL, Jones MC, Campo MD. Osteochondrodysplasias. In: Jones KL, Jones MC, Del Campo MD, eds. Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation . 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:chap K.
Schmitz MR, Rush JK, Milbrandt TA. Pediatric orthopaedics. In: Miller MD, Thompson SR, eds. Miller's Review of Orthopaedics . 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 3.
Slavotinek A. Dysmorphology. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St Geme JW, Schor NF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics . 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 108.
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The face - illustration
The physical landmarks of the human face are very similar from one face to another.
The face
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Low nasal bridge - illustration
A low or absent nasal bridge can occur in association with infectious diseases or genetic diseases.
Low nasal bridge
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Review Date: 2/15/2016
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
