Nasal bone fracture on X‑ray: 5 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing nasal bone fracture. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • A lucent line or step through the nasal bones on the lateral view, often with displacement.
  • Normal suture lines and nasomaxillary sutures can mimic fractures.
  • Nasal fractures are usually a clinical diagnosis; radiographs rarely change management.

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Cases

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Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.