Arhinia

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005 Jan;69(1):97-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.07.016.

Abstract

We report here a case of arhinia with its complete manifestation, which is a very rare congenital abnormality. The newborn had complete absence of external nose with that area being totally flat and firm on palpation. A tracheostomy was performed on this child as the parents insisted on early discharge from the hospital without any reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Nose / abnormalities*
  • Nose / surgery*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / etiology
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / surgery
  • Tracheostomy