Puente nasal bajo

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Puente nasal bajo

Definición:

Es un aplanamiento de la parte superior de la nariz.

Nombres alternativos:

Nariz en silla de montar

Consideraciones generales:

La disminución en el crecimiento (hipoplasia) del puente nasal se puede presentar en asociación con enfermedades infecciosas o genéticas. Esta disminución en la altura del puente nasal se puede observar mejor a partir de una vista lateral de la cara.

Causas comunes:

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