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- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
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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 with infections or genetic diseases. A decrease in the height of the nasal bridge is best seen from a side view of the face.
Common Causes
Cleidocranial dysostosis Congenital syphilis - Down syndrome
- Normal variation
- Other syndromes that are present at birth (congenital)
Williams syndrome
Review Date: 01/29/2010
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.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
