title: Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Newborn.
abstract: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly consisting of a partial or complete fusion of the eyelid margins. It is usually an isolated and benign malformation but its presence should alert the neonatologist because it can be rarely associated to other important multisystemic disorders. We report a case of a newborn presenting with isolated AFA at birth, treated in the first day of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Woman and Child Health, Medical School, University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bordin
authors.affiliation: Department of Woman and Child Health, Medical School, University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valerio
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Ospedale Dell'Angelo, Mestre (VE), Italy.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cutrone
keywords: ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum; congenital malformations; neonatology; ophthalmology