What is a depressed nasal ridge (flat nose)?
A flat nose, or depressed nasal ridge is caused due to a posteriorly placed nasal ridge. A depressed nasal ridge may be one of the features of a genetic syndrome.
Understanding nose-related symptoms and features
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The nose is a part of the respiratory system of the body, a system that includes the lungs and airways to. The respiratory system is what makes it possible for the body to inhale and exhale air to breathe.
The nose is also a sensory organ. It is responsible for the body’s sense of smell.
Sometimes symptoms affecting the nose can be seen with the eye. Although diagnosing a nose-related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the nose may affect its structure, shape and/ or function. Some features will affect just the appearance of the nose while others may affect its ability to smell, and its ability to function properly as a part of the respiratory system.
A depressed nasal ridge can be a characteristic of various genetic or syndromic conditions, such as Williams syndrome, achondroplasia, or congenital infections like syphilis. It may also result from prenatal or early childhood developmental abnormalities.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a depressed nasal ridge may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Depressed Nasal Ridge, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.