Publication Date: 2022/06/23
Abstract: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a very rare congenital disease which usually present to ophthalmologists with only simply looking lid adhesion. This condition may be multisystem involving syndromic or may be isolated. We here reporting three cases of isolated and one case of systemic association of varying ages ranging from 3 days to 12 days and were well managed surgically. Updated knowledge of physicians about this condition can identify the syndromic association which can prevent complication and save life by timely intervention.
Keywords: Ankyloblepharon, Congenital Anomaly, Eyelid Band, Lid Surgery
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6689605
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT22MAY1419.pdf
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