Columella defect

Introduction A small column defect is the result of partial or total defect of the nasal column due to nasal trauma or infection.

Cause

Caused by nasal trauma or infection.

an examination

Related inspection

Otolaryngology CT examination of nasopharyngeal MRI

1. Partial defect of the nasal column: scars, trauma, infection, etc. caused by burns. The defect is mainly skin and subcutaneous tissue, and the cartilage tissue is generally intact.

2, all the defects of the nasal column: the defect in addition to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, often involving the medial foot of the alar cartilage and nasal septal cartilage.

Differential diagnosis

Different from other nasal external defects.

1. Partial defect of the nasal column: scars, trauma, infection, etc. caused by burns. The defect is mainly skin and subcutaneous tissue, and the cartilage tissue is generally intact.

2, all the defects of the nasal column: the defect in addition to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, often involving the medial foot of the alar cartilage and nasal septal cartilage.

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