Overhanging nasal tip

What it means

Positioning of the nasal tip inferior to the nasal base.

This finding is often associated with a long nasal ridge. It is best appreciated in profile. This may also coexist with a Depressed nasal tip and Low insertion of the columella and should be coded separately.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Hooked tip of nose · Low hanging nasal tip · Nasal tip, overhanging