Congenital arhinia.
Congenital absence of the nose or arhinia is a rare defect of embryogenesis, often associated with other anomalies. It is potentially a life-threatening condition and requires the presence of a highly skilled neonatal resuscitation team at the time of delivery. The associated anomalies often have a significant impact on the immediate as well as long-term outcome of the neonate. Parental counselling is thus vital and a multidisciplinary team approach is required to optimise the neonatal outcome. A neonate with congenital arhinia is reported and the literature reviewed to suggest guidelines for the management of such cases.
McGlone
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Department of Neonatology, Queen Mother's Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. mcglonelaura@hotmail.com
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery