Congenital lymphedema and distichiasis.
Distichiasis is defined as a double row of eyelashes. Inherited forms of distichiasis have been associated with early and late-onset congenital lymphedema. We report on a child with distichiasis and congenital lymphedema in which it is unknown whether the cause of lymphedema was due to a spontaneous mutation or acquired secondary to an intrauterine infection. Acquired forms of distichiasis are reviewed.
Samlaska
Curt P
CP
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Henderson, Nevada 89014, USA. csamlaska@aol.com
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D008297:Male