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rhinophyma [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A manifestation of rosacea in which the nose becomes enlarged, red, and misshapen.

OBS

The changes occur from enlarged sebaceous glands, excessive tissue formation, and increased vascularity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
CONT

Acné rosacée. [phase 4], le rhinophyma essentiellement masculin : faciés rubicond et gros nez rouge, bosselé avec hyperplasie sébacée et remaniement fibreux du tissu conjonctif.

Spanish

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