Definition of Low nasal bridge:

A low nasal bridge is a flattening of the top part of the 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

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