Congenital eyelid imbrication syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To describe congenital eyelid imbrication syndrome and its possible pathophysiology.


METHODS
Clinical observational case report.


METHODS
A full-term newborn was examined after a vaginal delivery and uneventful pregnancy.


RESULTS
The upper eyelids were overlapping the lower eyelids when the eyes were closed or when the newborn was asleep. The upper eyelids resumed normal position gradually over a week without causing any symptoms or residual sequelae.


CONCLUSIONS
Eyelid imbrication syndrome is a rare cause of congenital eyelid malposition. It may be caused by inborn laxity of the upper medial and lateral canthal tendons that are tightened during the postnatal period, causing resolution of this condition.
Rumelt
Shimon
S
Department of Ophthalmology, Western Galilee-Nahariya Medical Center, PO Box 21, 22100 Nahariya, Israel.
Kassif
Yanir
Y
Rehany
Uri
U
D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013577:Syndrome