Disease or Syndrome
rhinophyma
Subclass of:
Sebaceous Gland Diseases; Rosacea
Definitions related to rhinophyma:
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • 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.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Rhinophyma, extensive overgrowth of the lower part of the nose. The sebaceous (oil-producing) glands seem to be the site of origin. Growth is characteristic of a nodular, or many-lobed, mass. There is overgrowth of the glands, expansion of the ducts, an extensive blood supply, inflammatory fluids...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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