Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Maria João Pereira Vieira Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9554-3427
  • Sónia Campos Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
  • Fausto Carvalheira Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
  • Henrique Arruda Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
  • Joana Martins Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
  • João Sousa Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal; Health Sciences Research Centre in Biomedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48560/rspo.23910

Keywords:

Eye Abnormalities/diagnosis, Eye Abnormalities/surgery, Eyelids/surgery, Infant, Newborn

Abstract

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare condition defined by a partial or complete fusion of eyelids, which can lead to privation amblyopia. A female new born was referred for ophthalmological examination at her fourth day of life due to the presence of bilateral tissue adhesions between upper and lower eyelid. The obstetric history was unremarkable, except for an advanced maternal age. The baby underwent surgical excision of the bands at the level of each eyelid margin, without complications. Neonatal examination of the new born was normal, without systemic alterations or another eye abnormality. Ankyloblepharon filiform adnatum can be associated with systemic syndromes and the treatment should be performed as soon as the diagnosis is done.

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Published

2021-03-31

How to Cite

Pereira Vieira, M. J., Campos, S., Carvalheira, F., Arruda, H., Martins, J., & Sousa, J. (2021). Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: case report and literature review. Revista Sociedade Portuguesa De Oftalmologia, 45(1), 49–52. https://doi.org/10.48560/rspo.23910

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Shot Communications and Images in Ophthalmology

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