Familial distichiasis
Congenital familial distichiasis is a rare condition usually accompanied by other symptoms. Isolated familial distichiasis is rarely heard of. Various modalities of treatment have been tried over the years. We present a case of familial distichiasis spanning over three generations. Our patient was t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2007;volume=40;issue=2;spage=199;epage=201;aulast=Chowdhury |
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| Summary: | Congenital familial distichiasis is a rare condition usually accompanied by other symptoms. Isolated familial distichiasis is rarely heard of. Various modalities of treatment have been tried over the years. We present a case of familial distichiasis spanning over three generations. Our patient was treated with eyelid splitting and follicular extirpation with bipolar cautery. At two years follow-up, there is no recurrence of the distichiatic lashes, with excellent functional and cosmetic result. |
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| ISSN: | 0970-0358 |