title: Alar haematoma.
abstract: We present two cases of alar haematoma. This is a very rare complication of nasal trauma, and only two cases have been described previously. One case presented late and did not undergo surgical drainage and has a persistent cosmetic deformity. We recommend early surgical drainage when possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Bolton Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Board
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery