Health Care Encyclopedia
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Broad nasal bridgeDefinition: Broad nasal bridge is a�widening of the top part of the nose.
Considerations: Broad nasal bridge can be a normal facial feature, but it can also be associated with certain genetic or congenital (present from birth) disorders.
Common Causes: - Normal facial feature
- Basal cell nevus syndrome
- Fetal hydantoin effect (mother took the drug hydantoin during pregnancy)
- Other congenital syndromes
Home Care: There is no need to treat broad nasal bridge. Other conditions which have broad nasal bridge as a feature may require medical attention specific to the condition.
Call your health care provider if: You feel that the shape of your child's nose is interfering with breathing or if you have questions about 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.
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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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