Arrhinia

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Arhinia is the congenital partial or complete absence of the nose at birth. It is an extremely rare condition, with few reported cases in the history of modern medicine.[1] It is generally classified as a craniofacial abnormality.

Cause[edit | edit source]

The cause of arrhinia is not known.[1][2] Akkuzu's study of the literature found that all cases had presented a normal antenatal history.[2]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]


Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment focuses on identifying the nature of the anomalies through various imaging methods, including MRI and CAT scan, and surgical correction to the extent possible.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD