(Q30.2) Fissured, notched and cleft nose

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75 280 in individuals diagnosis fissured, notched and cleft nose confirmed
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2 309 deaths with diagnosis fissured, notched and cleft nose
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease fissured, notched and cleft nose

Diagnosis fissured, notched and cleft nose is diagnosed Women are 24.67% more likely than Men

28 356

Men receive the diagnosis fissured, notched and cleft nose

1 434 (5.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis fissured, notched and cleft nose

875 (1.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease fissured, notched and cleft nose - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-54, 65-69
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 55-64, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 60-79, 85-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-59, 80-84

Disease Features fissured, notched and cleft nose

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Fissured, notched and cleft nose - what does this mean

Fissured, notched and cleft nose is an uncommon congenital malformation that occurs when the nasal cartilage is not fully developed during fetal development. it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and can be associated with other congenital abnormalities.

What happens during the disease - fissured, notched and cleft nose

Fissured, notched, and cleft noses are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. genetic factors such as cleft lip and palate can cause the fissures, notches, and clefts to appear. environmental factors such as trauma, smoking, and sun exposure can also contribute to the damage of the nasal tissue, resulting in the fissures, notches, and clefts.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the nose
  • CT scan of the nose
  • MRI scan of the nose
  • X-ray of the nose
  • Laboratory tests to rule out any underlying medical conditions
  • Biopsies of the affected area

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the appearance of the fissured, notched and cleft nose.
  • Skin resurfacing
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Fillers
  • Laser treatments
  • Chemical peels
  • Microdermabrasion
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7 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Fissured, notched and cleft nose - Prevention

The prevention of fissured, notched and cleft nose can be done by avoiding excessive sun exposure, avoiding smoking, and using a good quality sunscreen with spf 30 or higher. additionally, it is important to keep the skin moisturized and hydrated with a gentle moisturizer and to make sure to consult a dermatologist if any suspicious changes in the nose area are noticed.