Ram Nose
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Ram nose (French nez de bélier, German Bocksnase) is a nasal deformity associated with late syphilis. It occurs when the destruction of the lower nasal septum and scarring pull the tip of the nose toward the base, while the bony bridge remains intact, creating a profile resembling a ram's nose.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
RAM NOSE (French nez de bélier, German Bocksnase), a term designating one of the nasal deformities in late syphilis, when, as a result of the complete destruction of the lower part of the nasal septum and cicatricial changes (retraction), the tip of the nose is drawn toward the base of the former septum, while the bridge of the nose does not change its external shape (its bony support is not disrupted), resulting in a profile resembling the nose of a ram.
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“Ram Nose.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/ram-nose/