Low nasal bridge

Definition

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

Alternative Names

Saddle nose

Considerations

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.

Causes

Causes may include:

When to Contact a Medical Professional

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

What to Expect at Your Office Visit

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

Laboratory studies may include:

Images

The face
Low nasal bridge

References

Farrior RT, Farrior EH, Eisler LS. Special rhinoplasty techniques. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund V, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 35.

Jones KL, Jones MC, Campo MD. Osteochondrodysplasias. In: Jones KL, Jones MC, Del Campo MD, eds. Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:chap K.

Schmitz MR, Rush JK, Milbrandt TA. Pediatric orthopaedics. In: Miller MD, Thompson SR, eds. Miller's Review of Orthopaedics. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 3.

Slavotinek A. Dysmorphology. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St Geme JW, Schor NF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 108.

Review Date: 
2/15/2016
Reviewed By: 
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.