The nasal septal cartilage in the newborn.
The largest part of the nasal septum in young children is cartilaginous. It was established that the cartilaginous septum shows a specific pattern of regional differences in thickness and histologic differentiation. The possible meaning of those phenomenons for growth and support are discussed.
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Dept. of O.R.L., University Hospital Rotterdam, Dijkzigt, The Netherlands.
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D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000502:physiology*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010012:Osteogenesis