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Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Newborn
Giulia Bordin1, Enrico Valerio1, Mario Cutrone2
1Department of Woman and Child Health, Medical School, University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
AJP Reports
|July 23, 2015
Summary
Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare eyelid fusion condition. While usually isolated and benign, AFA can rarely signal other serious disorders, warranting careful neonatologist attention.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital eyelid anomaly.
- It involves partial or complete fusion of the eyelid margins.
- AFA is typically isolated and benign but can be associated with multisystemic disorders.
Observation:
- A case report of a newborn presenting with isolated AFA at birth is described.
- The condition was treated within the first day of life.
Findings:
- The newborn presented with isolated ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum.
- Early intervention was performed on the first day of life.
Implications:
- The presence of AFA necessitates careful evaluation by neonatologists.
- Early diagnosis and management of AFA are crucial, even in isolated cases.
- Awareness of potential associations with other disorders is important for comprehensive neonatal care.
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