Flattned nose revealing syphilitic aortitis

Abstract

Flattled nose also called syphilis nose is a deformation of the nose due to the destruction of the cartilage of the nasal septum : the lower segment of the nose collapses, undergoing recoil and retract, becoming embedded in the upper segment. It is characteristic of congenital and tertiary syphilis [1]. We report the case of syphilitic aortitis revealed by flattened appearance of the nose.