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Cartilage growing outside skin in nostril, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cartilage in nose: Greetings. The cartilage is probably an asymmetric anatomical deformity. Probably of little to no significance except for cosmetic reasons. See your ENT doctor for confirmation.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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