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Congenital Distichiasis in a Young Male: A Rare Case without Systemic Association
Renu Magdum1, Arpit Gupta, Gufran Ali Kamdar
1Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Annals of African Medicine
|June 15, 2026
Summary
Isolated congenital distichiasis, a rare eyelid condition, can cause visual symptoms. Selective electroepilation offers a safe and effective treatment for this condition, providing complete symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Congenital distichiasis is a rare eyelid anomaly.
- It is often associated with lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome.
- Isolated forms without systemic manifestations exist.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of isolated congenital distichiasis.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of selective electroepilation.
Main Methods:
- A 28-year-old male presented with eye rubbing and blurred vision.
- Slit-lamp examination confirmed distichiasis from meibomian gland orifices.
- Selective electroepilation was performed.
Main Results:
- The patient had isolated congenital distichiasis.
- Selective electroepilation resulted in complete symptom relief.
- No recurrence was observed at 3 months post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Congenital distichiasis exhibits phenotypic variability.
- Selective electroepilation is a safe and effective first-line treatment for isolated congenital distichiasis.
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