fractures of the nasal bones are common. They may be sustained from the front, with depression of the nasal bones, or from the side, resulting in deviation.
they may be:
simple - skin and mucosa intact
compound - cartilage and/or bone exposed
in a child, always consider the possibility of non-accidental injury.
physical abuse should be considered in children and women (1)
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