Arrhinia
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Arrhinia (alternatively spelled "arhinia") is the congenital partial or complete absence of the nose at birth. It is an extremely rare condition, with few reported cases in the history of modern medicine.[1] It is generally classified as a craniofacial abnormality.
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Other names | Nasal agenesis |
Neonate with partial arrhinia. | |
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Specialty | Medical genetics |
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The cause of arrhinia is not known.[1][2] One study of the literature found that all cases had presented a normal antenatal history.[2]