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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''nasal bridge''' is the name given to the upper, bony part of the [[human nose|nose]], overlying the [[nasal bone]]s. A lower or higher than average nasal bridge can be a sign of various [[genetic disorder]]s, such as [[fetal alcohol syndrome]]. A flat nasal bridge can be a sign of [[Down Syndrome]] (Trisomy 21), [[Fragile X Syndrome]], and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
*[[Down syndrome]] | *[[Down syndrome]] | ||
*[[Fetal alcohol syndrome]] | *[[Fetal alcohol syndrome]] | ||
*[[Fragile X Syndrome]] | |||
*[[Congenital syphilis]] | *[[Congenital syphilis]] | ||
[[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | [[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | ||
[[Category:Physical examination]] | [[Category:Physical examination]] | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 24 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The nasal bridge is the name given to the upper, bony part of the nose, overlying the nasal bones. A lower or higher than average nasal bridge can be a sign of various genetic disorders, such as fetal alcohol syndrome. A flat nasal bridge can be a sign of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Fragile X Syndrome, and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.