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[Eyelid ectropion in Down's syndrome related to allergic conjunctivitis: case report]
Claudia Akemi Shiratori1, Maria Claudia Komatsu, Silvana Artioli Schellini
1Instituto Tadeu Cvintal, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|October 2, 2007
Abstract:
This is a case report of a patient with Down's syndrome with an important mechanical ectropion and elongation of the lower lid related to chronic allergic conjunctivitis, besides cataract and keratoconus. The tarsal strip technique and resection of redundant and thick conjunctiva was the surgical approach chosen for this case. Functional and cosmetic outcomes were considered satisfactory.
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