Nasal bone fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of steel plate fell on the nose and wounded, on examination: - nose- right side nasal region 1 cm laceration, wound gaping and bleeding, nasal bone tenderness, no bleeding from the nasal orifice.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

X-ray shows comminuted fracture at the tip of the nasal bone.

Case Discussion

There is no clear nose deformity seen, the patient was conscious and oriented.          

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