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A newborn with ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: a case report
Anna Maria Gruener1, Manjit S Mehat
1annagruener@hotmail.com
Cases Journal
|February 24, 2010
Summary
Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum, a rare congenital anomaly, was observed in a newborn male. This condition involves eyelid fusion and can occur alone or with other health issues.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Background:
- Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is an uncommon congenital eyelid abnormality.
- It is characterized by a band of tissue connecting the eyelid margins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of AFA in a newborn.
- To highlight the clinical presentation and potential associations of AFA.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a newborn Caucasian male.
- Clinical examination during pediatric assessment.
Main Results:
- AFA was identified in the newborn.
- The infant's pediatric examination was otherwise normal, suggesting AFA can be an isolated finding.
Conclusions:
- Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum is a rare condition that warrants careful examination.
- AFA may present in isolation or be associated with other congenital anomalies or syndromes.
