Alar Cartilage Hematoma: Case Report and Literature Review

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Alar Cartilage Hematoma: Case Report and Literature Review Via Otolaryngology Indian Abstract Nasal hematomas can occur after nasal trauma. It can involve the septal, alar, or all levels, with the septum being the most commonly affected site. We present a case of alar hematoma in a five-year-old boy after nasal trauma. The patient came to the emergency room complaining of nasal pain, epistaxis, and nasal deformity. A complete ear, nose, and throat examination was performed, and X-ray and computed tomography imaging of the facial bone were done to confirm the presence of a nasal alar hematoma. The alar hematoma was successfully treated via surgical evacuation. Alar cartilage hematoma is a rare entity that can lead to undesirable complications when missed. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.