title: Nasal anatomy for the dermatological surgeon.
abstract: The nose is an important site of skin pathology and skin cancer in particular, underlining the importance of the nose to the practice of dermatology. This article is intended to serve as an overview of the anatomy of the nose for dermatologists and dermatological surgeons. Areas of clinical relevance are emphasized with examples.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, U.K.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Oliphant
authors.forename: J A A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Langtry
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods