Lower eyelid entropion in Langer-Giedion syndrome.
Langer-Giedion syndrome results from a genetic deletion on chromosome 8. Although redundant skin is part of Langer-Giedion syndrome, lower eyelid entropion and eyelid laxity have not been previously reported in the medical literature. We report a case of bilateral lower eyelid entropion in a patient with Langer-Giedion syndrome who successfully underwent entropion repair with anterior lamellar resection, lower eyelid retractor advancement, and lateral canthopexy. Although she has done well 6 months after surgery, we anticipate that laxity and eyelid instability will continue to develop with age, and additional reconstructive surgery may be required.
Chan-Kai
Brian T
BT
Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Yen
Michael T
MT
D000293:Adolescent; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D004774:Entropion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015826:Langer-Giedion Syndrome / Q000150:complications*