Polyrrhinia

Case contributed by Mohammed Wahba
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Photo

Supernumerary nostril.

Case Discussion

Polyrrhinia is an extremely rare congenital malformation of the nose. Two completely formed noses characterize this anomaly. Duplication of the medial nasal processes is believed to be the cause. Management consists of surgical excision of the medial halves of each nose. 

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