Congenital absence of the nasal septum in a Nigerian newborn with multiple congenital anomalies.

Abstract excerpt

Congenital absence of the nasal septum (hyporhynia) is infrequently reported in the literature. We report a rare case in a newborn with multiple congenital anomalies with the aim to highlight its rarity and compatibility with life in a resource-limited setting. The case notes of the child were summarised and the relevant literature reviewed to give the report a context. A 2-hour-old term baby boy presented with a...

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Nasal Septum
• Nigeria
• Phenotype