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Congenital bilateral upper lid eversion.

Faten Almajed¹, Hamad M Alsulaiman², Nada AlMadhi³

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology : Official Journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society

|September 16, 2021

Summary

Congenital bilateral upper lid eversion in newborns can resolve with conservative treatment, as seen in two Saudi infants. This condition, though rare, typically has a good prognosis with non-surgical management.

Keywords:

Congenital ectropion conjunctival chemosis upper lid eversion

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Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Congenital bilateral upper lid eversion is a rare condition affecting newborns.
Understanding its epidemiology and etiology is crucial for appropriate management.
Review of existing literature is necessary to establish best practices.

Observation:

Two healthy Saudi newborns presented with congenital bilateral upper lid eversion.
The condition involved both upper eyelids being turned outward.
Initial presentation and clinical course were closely monitored.

Findings:

Both cases demonstrated a good outcome with conservative treatment.
Conservative management strategies were effective in resolving the eversion.
No surgical intervention was required for either infant.

Implications:

Conservative treatment is a viable and effective approach for congenital bilateral upper lid eversion.
Early diagnosis and conservative management can lead to favorable outcomes in affected newborns.
Further research into etiologic factors may refine treatment protocols for this condition.