Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Low nasal bridge

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Saddle nose


Home Care


Call your health care provider if

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 may include:

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


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)