Dislocated Nasal Septum
photo by Janelle Aby, MD
When the tip of the nose is compressed gently in the presence of a dislocated septum, the deformity appears to worsen. In this photo, the tip of the nose is actually beside the base of the septum. With positional deformity, the septum would stay straight, even if the nares appear uneven. Although some authors estimate the incidence of dislocated septum to be as high as 4%, in our experience this condition is quite rare. An experienced pediatric otolaryngologist can relocate the septum fairly easily, without surgery, if consulted early (within the first few days of life), so recognition of this condition and timely referral is important to prevent permanent deformity.
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