Broad nasal bridge

• Considerations

  Broad nasal bridge can be a normal facial feature, but it can also be associated with certain genetic or congenital (present from birth) disorders.

• Common Causes
  • Normal facial feature
  • Basal cell nevus syndrome
  • Fetal hydantoin effect (mother took the drug hydantoin during pregnancy)
  • Other congenital syndromes
• Home Care

  There is no need to treat broad nasal bridge. Other conditions that have broad nasal bridge as a feature may require medical attention specific to the condition.

• Call your health care provider if

  You feel that the shape of your child's nose is interfering with breathing or if you have questions about 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.

Review Date: 2/27/2008

Reviewed By: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.