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An alar cartilage hematoma in a 10-year-old child
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Abstract
Nasal trauma plays a large role in the field of craniofacial trauma. Besides nasal bone fractures, nasal trauma can also cause damage to cartilaginous or soft tissues. A subperichondrial hematoma is mainly found at the level of the nasal septum. In exceptional cases, a hematoma develops at the level of the alar cartilage. We present the case of a 10-year-old girl presenting to the emergency department after nasal trauma with epistaxis and significant nasal edema. She was diagnosed with single-sided nasal alar cartilage hematoma after 6 days by an ear, nose, and throat specialist. To conclude, proper management consists of early recognition, drainage of the hematoma, and antimicrobial therapy to prevent cosmetic and functional deformities. It is important to
Language
English
Source (journal)
B-ENT / Royal Belgian Society for Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery [Leuven] - Leuven, 2005, currens
Publication
Leuven : Royal Belgian Society for Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery , 2020
ISSN
1781-782X
DOI
10.5152/B-ENT.2021.20146
Volume/pages
16 :3 (2020) , p. 168-171
ISI
000621687400008
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