Low nasal bridge

Alternative Names: Saddle nose

A low nasal bridge is a flattening of the top part of the nose.

Considerations

Decreased growth (hypoplasia) of the nasal bridge can occur with infections or genetic diseases. A decrease in the height of the nasal bridge is best seen from a side view of the face.

Causes of Low nasal bridge

• Cleidocranial dysostosis
• Congenital syphilis
• Down syndrome
• Normal variation
• Other syndromes that are present at birth (congenital)
• Williams syndrome

When to Contact a Health Professional

Call your health care provider if you have questions about the shape of your child's nose.

The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about the patient's family and medical history.

Laboratory studies may include:

• Chromosome studies
• Enzyme assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels)
• Metabolic studies
• X-rays

The face	Low nasal bridge

Review Date: 1/29/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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