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rhinophyma

Medical Definition

Progressive enlargement of the nose due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose and fibrosis. it usually affects older men and is associated with long-standing acne rosacea. it presents as a pink lobulated mass with dilated vessels in the nose.

Wikipedia Summary

Rhinophyma is a condition causing development of a large, bulbous nose associated with granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea. The condition is most common in older white males. Colloquial terms for the rhinophyma include "whiskey nose", "gin blossom", "toros nose", and "potato nose". .
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
L71.1Rhinophyma

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