Nose underdevelopment – etiology, diagnosis and treatment
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2016, Vol 70, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction. Clinical picture of nose underdevelopment is very polymorphic. It can present as partial disturbances of nose development, through unilateral hypoplasia of the nose to congenital absence of the nose (arhinia). Aim. The aim of this study is to present own experience and treatment of patients with different types of nose underdevelopment. Material and method. Plastic Surgery Out-patient Clinic has under care 13 patients with isolated nose underdevelopment. In this group there were 5 men and 8 women. Results. The most frequent type of defect in analyzed group was congenital saddle nose (6 persons). Three patients were diagnosed with absence of the quadrilateral cartilage of the nasal septum, two with isolated underdevelopment of the greater alar cartilage and one with bilateral underdevelopment of the nasal bones. The most advanced disturbance was observed in 6 months old girl, who had left-sided hemi aplasia of the nose. Nine patients were surgically treated. Conclusions. Nose underdevelopment is rare congenital anomaly and is characterized by variable clinical picture. Medical history and precise physical examination are fundamental in proper diagnosis. Disturbances in nose development can lead to serious functional consequences and require individual plan of treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Marta Fijałkowska, Bogusław Antoszewski
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