Fever, Sore Throat & ENT [Case #2]

“A 3 year old boy presents following an injury to his nose. He was playing with his older brother when he ran into the arm of the sofa.”

There are no other symptoms and the child is playing happily. Mum is concerned as his nose is swollen.

QUESTIONS

Answer one question before attending the face-to-face teaching session. Add comments to answers already given if you think it's appropriate. The first part of teaching will be spent discussing this case:

1. What features will you look for on examination?
   
   When you examine his nose this is what you see.

2. What abnormality can you see?

3. What are the treatment options?

4. Name 3 possible complications of this condition.