title: Congenital upper eyelid ectopic cilia.
abstract: Ectopic eyelid cilia is an uncommon congenital anomaly typically occuring in otherwise healthy children. It is asymptomatic, but parents may wish surgical excision for cosmetic benefits. The authors describe three cases of ectopic upper eyelid cilia, surgical intervention, and follow-up results.
authors.affiliation: Texas Oculoplastic Consultants, Austin, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Tanuj
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakra
authors.forename: Sean M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Blaydon
authors.forename: Vikram D
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Durairaj
authors.forename: Roman
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shinder
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002828:Choristoma / Q000473:pathology*; D002923:Cilia; D005140:Eyelashes; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology*