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Preferred term

Rhinophyma  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Scope note

  • A manifestation of severe ROSACEA resulting in significant enlargement of the NOSE and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and surrounding CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The nose is reddened and marked with TELANGIECTASIS.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under ROSACEA 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012224

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