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Alternative names Return to top
Saddle noseDefinition Return to top
A low nasal bridge describes a flattening of the bridge of the nose.Considerations Return to top
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 Return to top
Call your health care provider if Return to top
You have questions about the shape of your child's nose.
What to expect at your health care provider's office Return to top
The specific diagnosis of the cause of a low nasal bridge is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation.
Medical history questions documenting low nasal bridge in detail may include:
Diagnostic tests:
Laboratory studies such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels), X-rays, and metabolic studies may be ordered to confirm the presence of a suspected disorder.
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