"Rhinophyma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D012224
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.716.500 C17.800.794.650
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Rhinophyma" by people in Profiles.
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Standard management options for rosacea, part 2: options according to subtype. Cutis. 2009 Aug; 84(2):97-104.
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An unusual type of basal cell carcinoma in a giant rhinophyma. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2008 Nov; 61(11):1400-1.