Late presentation of congenital ectropion of the eyelids in a child with Down syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
| Autor: | Sellar Pw, Archer Db, Bryars Jh |
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| Rok vydání: | 1992 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Down syndrome business.industry Ectropion Visual Acuity General Medicine medicine.disease Dermatology Surgery Congenital ectropion Late presentation Ophthalmology Corneal Opacity Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health medicine Humans Female Down Syndrome business Child |
| Zdroj: | Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. 29(1) |
| ISSN: | 0191-3913 |
| Popis: | Congenital eversión or ectropion of the upper eyelids is rare. Only 50 cases have been reported since the condition was first described in 1896. We encountered an additional case of congenital ectropion of the eyelids, which Is also unusual because of its late presentation for treatment. This case demonstrates the unfavorable outcome of failure to treat this condition at birth and Illustrates the association with Down syndrome. Our case is compared with the others reported in the literature. |
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