title: Cicatricial ectropion secondary to psoriatic arthritis.
abstract: Ectropion is characterized by the eversion of the eyelid margin and the consequent exposure of the conjunctiva and cornea. The shortening of the anterior lamella of the lid causes cicatricial ectropion. We described a case of skin pathology causing cicatricial ectropion. The case is about a 68-year-old woman with a 2-year history of psoriatic arthritis. She complained of eyelid tearing and redness for two years. Due to the psoriasis, she presented a very dry skin, also in the periocular region, resulting in cicatricial ectropion. A skin graft was indicated to correct the eyelid malposition. Careful investigation should be performed in patients who have a skin disease that can lead to cicatricial ectropion.
authors: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 821 Vila Clementino, 04023-062 São Paulo, SP, Brazil ; Ver Mais Oftalmologia, 07750-000 Cajamar, SP, Brazil.
authors: Carolina P B
authors: CP
authors: Gracitelli
authors: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 821 Vila Clementino, 04023-062 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Tammy Hentona
authors: TH
authors: Osaki
authors: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 821 Vila Clementino, 04023-062 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Natalia Yumi
authors: NY
authors: Valdrighi
authors: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 821 Vila Clementino, 04023-062 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Giovanni André Pires
authors: GA
authors: Viana
authors: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 821 Vila Clementino, 04023-062 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Midori Hentona
authors: MH
authors: Osaki