Nasal septal haematoma

Sanyaolu et al report a case of a 15 year old boy who attends the emergency department with his mother after sustaining a nasal injury while playing rugby. Examination shows a swollen nose with some associated bruising and the suspicion of bony nasal deviation to the left. Anterior rhinoscopy shows...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2014-11, Vol.349 (7982), p.g6075-g6075
Main Authors: Sanyaolu, Leigh N, Farmer, Sarah E J, Cuddihy, Patrick J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Blood clots
Childrens health
EASILY MISSED?
Gangrene
Hematoma - diagnosis
Humans
Injuries
Medical equipment
Mortality
Nasal Septum - injuries
Nasal Septum - pathology
Nose
Nose Diseases - diagnosis
Otolaryngology
Patients
Primary care
Sports injuries
Teenagers
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Summary:Sanyaolu et al report a case of a 15 year old boy who attends the emergency department with his mother after sustaining a nasal injury while playing rugby. Examination shows a swollen nose with some associated bruising and the suspicion of bony nasal deviation to the left. Anterior rhinoscopy shows a bilateral cherry red swelling arising from the nasal septum. An immediate referral is made to the ear, nose and throat department and the patient undergoes an emergency operation to incise and drain a septal hematoma, with no permanent damage to the nasal septum.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
0959-8146
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.g6075