Rhinophyma
| Rhinophyma | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
 An Old Man and His Grandson, by Domenico Ghirlandaio |
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| ICD-10 | L71.1 |
| ICD-9 | 695.3 |
| DiseasesDB | 96 |
| MedlinePlus | 001037 |
| MeSH | D012224 |
Rhinophyma is a large, bulbous, ruddy nose caused by granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea.[1]
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Signs and symptoms [edit]
Rhinophyma can carry a strong psychological impact due to its effect on one's personal appearance. [2]
Causes [edit]
Alcoholism is mistakenly attributed as a cause of this disease, but heavy alcohol consumption does aggravate the condition. Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Surgical treatment may be beneficial.[citation needed]
Rhinophyma is a slowly progressive condition due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose often seen in cases of long-standing acne rosacea; it is not a neoplasm. It presents as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose with superficial vascular dilation; it mostly affects men past middle age. Patients seek advice because of the unsightly appearance of the enlargement, or obstruction in breathing and vision.
Treatment [edit]
Treatment consists of paring down the bulk of the tissue with a sharp knife or carbon dioxide laser and allowing the area to re-epithelialise. Sometimes, the tissue is completely excised and the raw area skin-grafted.[3]
History [edit]
The term rhinophyma is derived from the Greek rhis ('nose') and phyma ('growth').
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Cohen AF, Tiemstra JD (2002). "Diagnosis and treatment of rosacea". J Am Board Fam Pract 15 (3): 214–7. PMID 12038728.
- ^ "Rhinophyma". Rhinophyma. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ Dingra PL. Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat (4th ed.).
External links [edit]
- Rhinophyma or Potato tumor of nose :Cause, Features and Management| Medchrome]
- MedEd at Loyola medicine/dermatology/melton/rhino1.htm
- About rhinophyma at orlhns.info
- Rhinophyma Treatment
- janjuafacialsurgery (Contributor) (2012-05-10). Rhinophyma Excision by Janjua Facial Surgery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KxOip_4kvg&feature=youtube_gdata_player. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
