Broad nasal bridge

• normal facial feature
• basal cell nevus syndrome
• fetal hydantoin effect
• fetal trimethadione effect
• trisomy 8

Note: There may be other causes of a broad nasal bridge. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for a broad nasal bridge, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.

Home Care:
There is no need to treat this symptom.

Call Your Healthcare Provider If:



What to Expect:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting a broad nasal bridge in detail may include:

• Are any other abnormalities or symptoms also present?

Physical examination:
An infant with a broad nasal bridge should be examined thoroughly for other abnormalities. Examination for any mental development changes may be performed as the child grows.

Intervention:
No treatment is needed for a broad nasal bridge, as it does not affect the breathing. However, sometimes "cosmetic" surgery is recommended.

After seeing your health care provider:
Was this a normal facial feature or was a disorder associated with the broad nasal bridge diagnosed by your health care provider? If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of this facial feature, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.


This is an illustration of the different landmarks of the face. These landmarks may be referred to when answering questions in the Symptom Analysis section.