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What Causes A Septal Hematoma?

Nose trauma may cause the septum, which is the region between the nostrils, to gather blood. This is referred to as a septal hematoma. The trauma results in the blood vessels being weakened or broken, which leads to the septum lining pulling away from the cartilage and forming a pocket, allowing blood to pool and accumulate.