title: Congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids.
abstract: Eight cases of bilateral and 6 cases of unilateral congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids are reported here. It is suggested that an appreciable overlapping of the lower eyelid margin by the upper eyelid is a predisposing factor in the mechanism of eversion in this condition. Treatment by injection of hyaluronidase into the chemotic conjunctiva followed by placement of a lid suture to revert the eyelid resolves the condition in 1 or 2 days.
mesh_terms: D004483:Ectropion / Q000151:congenital* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase