Congenital eversion of the upper eyelid: a case report.
Congenital ectropion of the upper lid is a rare condition that, if treated early, can be managed without recourse to surgery. We report a case in which an initial attempt at treatment with a pressure bandage failed, leading to a rapid worsening of the condition. A subsequent attempt at repositioning led to a respiratory arrest. Successful resolution occurred after taping of the lid. The case illustrates the need for early successful repositioning to break a cycle leading to increasing lid oedema; it also illustrates the importance of vigilance to the autonomic effects of lid manipulations in neonates.
Watts
M T
MT
Department of Ophthalmology, Arrow Park Hospital, Wirrall, England.
Dapling
R B
RB
D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D004483:Ectropion / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male