[…] filiforme adnatum wherein single or multiple strands of epithelial tissue are present between the upper and lower eyelids). [tnoajosr.com]

We report a case of a newborn presenting with isolated AFA at birth, treated on the seventh day of life. [clinmedjournals.org]

Abstract A 6-month-old leopard gecko with unilateral partially fused eyelids since birth was presented for examination. A diagnosis of congenital ankyloblepharon was made and surgical correction was performed successfully. [unboundmedicine.com]

It is important to be aware of this presentation of skin lesions along with AFA in patients of Indian ethnicity so that they are diagnosed and managed appropriately. [journals.lww.com]

• Virilization

  The most common form, the simple virilizing form, is due to a 21-hydroxylase deficiency. [kmle.co.kr]

• Hypoplastic Nails

  Curly hair, ankyloblepharon and nail dysplasia (CHAND) syndrome: An autosomal recessive disorder characterised by ankyloblepharon, ectodermal dysplasia, curly hair and hypoplastic nails, with absence of cleft lip or palate. [eyewiki.aao.org]

  nails, accessory nipple, and partially descended testis has also been reported.4 In both the cases we could not find any causative factor for the defect as the perinatal and family histories were unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment is quick, safe, and minimizes the risk of amblyopia. We report a case of newborn with isolated AFA at birth, treated by surgical excision of the band tissue. [njcponline.com]

[citation needed] Its treatment is symblepharectomy. See also[edit] Ankyloblepharon References[edit] ^ Holsclaw, DS (1998). [en.wikipedia.org]

Conclusion The objective of this report was to emphasize on the simple treatment of a very rare condition which can prevent significant vision loss that may result due to delay in treatment. [djo.org.in]

Treatment is always surgical and the procedure to be performed is simple, even when palpebral reconstruction is required. Key words: ankyloblepharon, congenital ocular anomalies, palpebral anomalies. [medigraphic.com]

Make informed clinical choices for each patient, from diagnosis and treatment selection through post-treatment strategies and management of complications, with new evidence-based criteria throughout. [books.google.com]

Prognosis The results of ankyloblepharon surgery can be generally correlated with the extent of the ankyloblepharon. In congenital ankyloblepharon, visual prognosis is usually good if timely intervention is performed. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Simultaneous medial canthoplasty and blepharoptosis correction in select patients Prognosis With surgical correction, improved cosmesis Visual prognosis is guarded because of amblyopia development. [entokey.com]

The exact etiology of this condition is unknown. [eyewiki.aao.org]

The etiology of this defect has not been identified yet. [sjh.umsha.ac.ir]

Classification (Orphanet): - Rare abdominal surgical disease - Rare developmental defect during embryogenesis - Rare genetic disease - Rare immune disease Classification (ICD10): - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Epidemiological [csbg.cnb.csic.es]

Lower lip sinuses: Epidemiology, microforms and transverse sulci. Br J Plast Surg 1981;34:26-30. 7. Coccia CT, Bixler D. Cleft palate and congenital fistulas of the lower lip: Report of a familial occurrence. [ijdvl.com]

| 2008 351 An Epidemiologic Study of Perianal Dermatitis Among Children in Egypt Mostafa, Wedad Z. / Arnaout, Heba H. / El‐Lawindi, Mona I. / El‐Abidin, Yasmeen M. [tib.eu]

Cardinal signs, epidemiology, associated features, differential diagnosis, expressivity, genetic counselling and treatment. Eur J Orthod 2004;26:17-24. 4. Oberoi S, Vargervik K. Hypoplasia and hypodontia in Van der Woude syndrome. [contempclindent.org]

Epidemiology: XLHED has an estimated incidence of 1/10,000. It is a genetically inherited disease. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Pathophysiology Normal embryogenesis of equine eye results in a fully developed globe and adnexa, with the eyelids separated at birth. The epithelial connection between the lids breaks down normally in late pregnancy. [vetstream.com]

Pathophysiology Ectodermal dysplasia results from the abnormal morphogenesis of cutaneous and/or oral embryonal ectoderm (ie, hair, nails, teeth, eccrine glands). In some forms, mesodermal abnormalities are also present. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology Mutated keratin filaments aggregate, resulting in weakened filament structures and consequent cellular fragility. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

EEC syndrome is caused by point mutations in the DNA binding domain of p63 in 95% of cases Pathophysiology p63 is a transcription factor expressed as six isoforms. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Early diagnosis and management of congenital ankyloblepharon prevent stimulus deprivation amblyopia, and the child should be screened for associated systemic abnormalities. [tnoajosr.com]

The early treatment of this anomaly through a simple surgery prevents amblyopia. Send email to the article author [sjh.umsha.ac.ir]

Spontaneous movement of eyelids; if left unpatched, will help to prevent such secondary ankyloblepharon. Antibiotic ointments should be applied, lid hygiene should be maintained. [djo.org.in]

Treatment is quick, safe, and prevents the risk of occlusion amblyopia. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest. 1. Gupta S, Saxena H. Isolated ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in a newborn. [njcponline.com]

Edges of conjunctiva and eyelid margin are apposed with sutures to prevent readhesion of skin. Prognosis Excellent prognosis with treatment Prevent readhesion of skin Lopardo T, Loiacono N, Marinari B, et al. [entokey.com]