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Nasal Septal Haematoma Flashcards

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What is a nasal septal haematoma?

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Accumulation of blood between the septal cartilage and overlying perichondrium

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What are the clinical features of a nasal septal haematoma?

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Nasal obstruction
Pain
Rhinorrhoea

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What will be seen on examination?

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Bilateral red swelling from nasal septum

Typically ‘boggy’ appearance

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How is a nasal septal haematoma managed?

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Incision + drainage

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What is a complication of a nasal septal haematoma?

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Avascular necrosis of septal cartilage -> saddle nose deformity

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