Dislocation of the triangular cartilage of the nasal septum.
Triangular nasal septal dislocation is a rare injury of the newborn infant; it is the result of pressure during deliver. It must be differentiated from transient flattening of the nose. Soon after diagnosis, a rhinologist should elevate the cartilage into the vomerine groove.
D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy