title: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: a case report.
abstract: Ankyloblepharon is defined by partial or complete adhesion of the ciliary edges of superior and inferior eyelids. It is usually a sporadic isolated malformation in which the upper and lower lids are joined by tags. Although it is an uncommon and benign condition, its presence should alert the clinician to the possibility of other important disorders. We report a case of a new born who had a sporadic ankyloblepharon, treated one day after birth.
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmology Department, El Farabi Hospital, Medical School, University Mohammed First, Oujda, Morocco.
authors.forename: Bouchra
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alami
authors.forename: Asmae
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maadane
authors.forename: Rachid
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sekhsoukh
mesh_terms: D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn
keywords: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum; eyes; malformation
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