Causes and Diagnoses

Causes and Diagnoses of Nasal Deformities

Nasal deformities can be congenital (present at birth) or caused by injury or other trauma, previous surgery, aging or a number of medical conditions. Common medical conditions that cause changes in the nasal structure are:

• Nasal polyps or tumors
• Sarcoidosis
• Wegener disease
• Polychondritis
• Connective tissue disorder