Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum Associated with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Rare Case
Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by partial or complete adhesion of upper and lower eyelids, usually seen as an isolated finding, but often associated with other anomalies or a well-defined syndrome. We report a case of bilateral AFA associated with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.175 |
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| Summary: | Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by partial or complete adhesion of upper and lower eyelids, usually seen as an isolated finding, but often associated with other anomalies or a well-defined syndrome. We report a case of bilateral AFA associated with bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. There were multiple adhesions of both the eyelids, which were divided by scissors under topical anaesthesia. One year follow-up of the child showed normal eyelid function, ocular motility, and fundus. In a case of AFA, timely separation of the eyelids is crucial to avoid the development of occlusion amblyopia. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-0200 2454-2784 |