Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: a case report

Pan Afr Med J. 2013 May 8:15:15. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2013.15.15.2209. Print 2013.

Abstract

Ankyloblepharon is defined by partial or complete adhesion of the ciliary edges of superior and inferior eyelids. It is usually a sporadic isolated malformation in which the upper and lower lids are joined by tags. Although it is an uncommon and benign condition, its presence should alert the clinician to the possibility of other important disorders. We report a case of a new born who had a sporadic ankyloblepharon, treated one day after birth.

Keywords: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum; eyes; malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cleft Lip / pathology*
  • Cleft Lip / therapy
  • Cleft Palate / pathology*
  • Cleft Palate / therapy
  • Eye Abnormalities / pathology*
  • Eye Abnormalities / therapy
  • Eyelids / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn

Supplementary concepts

  • Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum