Broken Nose

Picture of a broken nose

A broken nose is likely to cause swelling and bruising over the nose and around the eyes as shown in the image of the face. The skeletal image shows how the nasal bones may break in the area between the eyes.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last RevisedMarch 22, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 22, 2011
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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