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Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: a case report.

Bouchra Alami¹, Asmae Maadane, Rachid Sekhsoukh

¹Ophthalmology Department, El Farabi Hospital, Medical School, University Mohammed First, Oujda, Morocco.

The Pan African Medical Journal

|July 31, 2013

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Ankyloblepharon is a rare eyelid adhesion condition. This case report details a newborn with sporadic ankyloblepharon, highlighting the importance of recognizing potential associated disorders.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Medicine
Medical Genetics

Background:

Ankyloblepharon is characterized by partial or complete adhesion of the eyelid margins.
It is typically an isolated, sporadic congenital anomaly.
While often benign, it can signal other significant medical conditions.

Observation:

This report presents a case of a newborn diagnosed with sporadic ankyloblepharon.
The condition involved adhesion of the superior and inferior eyelid edges by tissue tags.
The newborn was treated shortly after birth.

Findings:

The case illustrates a typical presentation of sporadic ankyloblepharon in a neonate.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial.
The condition, though uncommon, necessitates vigilance for associated anomalies.

Keywords:

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum eyes malformation

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Implications:

Clinicians should be aware of ankyloblepharon as a potential indicator of broader congenital disorders.
Prompt evaluation is recommended to rule out other serious conditions.
This case underscores the importance of comprehensive assessment in newborns with eyelid malformations.