Saddle nose
Encyclopedia
Saddle nose is a condition associated with congenital syphilis
, relapsing Polychondritis
, Wegener's granulomatosis
, cocaine abuse, and Leprosy
, among other conditions. It is characterized by a loss of height of the nose, because of the collapse of the bridge.
Congenital syphilis
Congenital syphilis is syphilis present in utero and at birth, and occurs when a child is born to a mother with secondary syphilis. Untreated syphilis results in a high risk of a bad outcome of pregnancy, including mulberry molars in the fetus. Syphilis can cause miscarriages, premature births,...
, relapsing Polychondritis
Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a condition characterized by deterioration of cartilage....
, Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosis , more recently granulomatosis with polyangiitis , is an incurable form of vasculitis that affects the nose, lungs, kidneys and other organs. Due to its end-organ damage, it is life-threatening and requires long-term immunosuppression...
, cocaine abuse, and Leprosy
Leprosy
Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions...
, among other conditions. It is characterized by a loss of height of the nose, because of the collapse of the bridge.
