Nasal Septal Haematoma Flashcards
1
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What is Nasal Septal Haematoma?
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Development of a haematoma between the septal cartilage and overlying perichondrium.
2
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Aetiology of Nasal Septal Haematoma.
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Complication of nasal trauma (can be relatively minor).
3
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Clinical Presentation of Nasal Septal Haematoma (2).
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- Sensation of Nasal Obstruction.
2. Pain and Rhinorrhoea.
4
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Examination of Nasal Septal Haematoma.
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Bilateral cherry-red swelling arising from nasal septum.
5
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Differential Diagnosis of Nasal Septal Haematoma.
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Probe the swelling - boggy in NSH but firm in Septal Deviation.
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Management of Nasal Septal Haematoma (2).
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- Surgical Drainage.
2. IV Antibiotics.
7
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Prognosis of nasal Septal Haematoma.
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Irreversible Septal Necrosis (within 3-4 days) due to pressure-related ischaemia of cartilage = SADDLE-NOSE DEFORMITY.
