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Unilateral microblepharon.

Francesco P Bernardini1, Robert C Kersten, Carlo de Conciliis

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Genova, Genova, Italy, and Ospedale Evangelico-Valdese, Torino, Italy.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 16, 2004
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This study details the surgical correction of unilateral microblepharon in a teenage girl, addressing eyelid skin shortage and associated complications. The successful treatment involved hard-palate grafting and tarsal strip suspension, resulting in patient and surgeon satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Microblepharon is a rare congenital eyelid anomaly characterized by a vertical shortage of eyelid tissue.
  • This condition can lead to significant functional and cosmetic issues, including nocturnal lagophthalmos and corneal exposure.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old female presented with unilateral microblepharon, causing nocturnal lagophthalmos, corneal exposure, and cosmetic deformity.
  • The primary clinical features included a vertical deficiency of both upper and lower eyelid skin on the affected side.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention included hard-palate grafting to reconstruct the eyelid tissue and lateral tarsal strip suspension to stabilize the lower eyelid.
  • The surgical outcome was deemed satisfactory by both the patient and the surgical team, with no need for revision surgery.

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Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the efficacy of combining hard-palate grafting and tarsal strip suspension for correcting unilateral microblepharon.
  • The described surgical approach offers a viable solution for improving eyelid function and aesthetics in patients with this rare condition.