Learn About Low Nasal Bridge

What is the definition of Low Nasal Bridge?

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

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What are the alternative names for Low Nasal Bridge?

Saddle nose

What is some background information about Low Nasal Bridge?

Genetic diseases or infections may cause decreased growth of the bridge of nose.

A decrease in the height of the bridge of nose is best seen from a side view of the face.

What are the causes of Low Nasal Bridge?

Causes may include:

  • Cleidocranial dysostosis
  • Congenital syphilis
  • Down syndrome
  • Normal variation
  • Other syndromes that are present at birth (congenital)
  • Williams syndrome
When should I contact a medical professional for Low Nasal Bridge?

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

What should I expect during a doctor appointment?

The provider will do a physical exam. The provider may ask questions about your child's family and medical history.

Laboratory studies may include:

  • Chromosome studies
  • Enzyme assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels)
  • Metabolic studies
  • X-rays
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Who are the top Low Nasal Bridge Local Doctors?
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Chih-ping P. Chen
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Mackay Memorial Hospital

Division Of Endocrinology And Metabolism, 
Linkou, TPQ, TW 

Chih-ping Chen practices in Linkou, Taiwan. Chen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. They are also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Chromosome 8p Deletion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, and Trisomy 12 Mosaicism.

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Dr. Christie A. Barnes
Otolaryngology
Distinguished
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Otolaryngology

Nebraska Medicine

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Allergy And Audiology At Village Pointe Health Center

110 N 175th St, 
Omaha, NE 

Christie Barnes is an Otolaryngologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Barnes has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. She is licensed to treat patients in Ohio and Nebraska. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Scott R. Owen
Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology

University of Iowa Health Care

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Scott Owen is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Owen has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Low Nasal Bridge, and Balloon Sinuplasty. He is licensed to treat patients in Tennessee and Iowa. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the Latest Advances for Low Nasal Bridge?

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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: February 24, 2022
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Farrior EH. Special rhinoplasty techniques. In: Flint PW, Francis HW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 32.

Madan-Khetarpal S, Arnold G, Ortiz D. Genetic disorders and dysmorphic conditions. In: Zitelli BJ, McIntire SC, Nowalk AJ, Garrison J, eds. Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 1.

Slavotinek AM. Dysmorphology. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 128.