Tented philtrum

What it means

Prominence of a triangular soft tissue area of the philtrum with the apex to the columella.

A tented philtrum may accompany a Smooth philtrum. If present this 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: Philtrum, Tented