title: Tarsal kink syndrome associated with congenital corneal ulcer.
abstract: We describe a case of unilateral upper eyelid horizontal tarsal kink with congenital corneal ulceration. The surgical repair, by means of a simple resection of orbicularis and skin, is presented as a simple technique to correct the congenital anomaly of tarsal kink. Congenital tarsal kink should be included in the differential diagnosis of congenital corneal opacity and ulceration. Early recognition and surgical intervention reduces corneal scarring.
authors.affiliation: Labbafinejad Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Salour
authors.forename: Naser
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Owji
authors.forename: Mohammad Etezad
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Razavi
authors.forename: Hossein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zeaei
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000151:congenital* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004774:Entropion / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents