Health Care Encyclopedia
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Low nasal bridgeDefinition: A low nasal bridge is a flattening of the top part of the nose.
Alternative Names: Saddle nose
Considerations: Decreased growth (hypoplasia) of the nasal bridge can occur in association with infectious or genetic diseases.�Decrease in height of the nasal bridge is best seen from a side view of the face.
Call your health care provider if: You have questions about the shape of your child's nose.
What to expect at your health care provider's office: The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about the patient's family and medical history. Laboratory studies such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels), x-rays, and metabolic studies may be ordered.
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| Review Date: 5/10/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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