Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Congenital ectropion is a rare condition affecting newborns, in which the upper eyelid is turned outwards. Its etiology and pathogenesis, while not yet clear, are associated with congenital lid disorders such as blepharophimosis syndrome, congenital ichthyosis, Down syndrome, and birth trauma, with...
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| description | Congenital ectropion is a rare condition affecting newborns, in which the upper eyelid is turned outwards. Its etiology and pathogenesis, while not yet clear, are associated with congenital lid disorders such as blepharophimosis syndrome, congenital ichthyosis, Down syndrome, and birth trauma, with a higher incidence among Africans. This article reports three cases of this rare condition and their subsequent nonsurgical management. It is important to diagnose this condition early to institute swift conservative care, rule out associated conditions, and ensure good vision in the patient. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fa2e576c129c4779980e48f4859c3ac72022-12-22T01:50:12ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsNigerian Journal of Medicine1115-26132022-01-0131448048310.4103/NJM.NJM_51_22Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, NigeriaRachel Onyeka EnebeOseluese Anastasia DawoduCongenital ectropion is a rare condition affecting newborns, in which the upper eyelid is turned outwards. Its etiology and pathogenesis, while not yet clear, are associated with congenital lid disorders such as blepharophimosis syndrome, congenital ichthyosis, Down syndrome, and birth trauma, with a higher incidence among Africans. This article reports three cases of this rare condition and their subsequent nonsurgical management. It is important to diagnose this condition early to institute swift conservative care, rule out associated conditions, and ensure good vision in the patient.http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2022;volume=31;issue=4;spage=480;epage=483;aulast=Enebecongenital ectropioneyelid eversiontarsorrhaphy |
| spellingShingle | Rachel Onyeka Enebe Oseluese Anastasia Dawodu Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Medicine congenital ectropion eyelid eversion tarsorrhaphy |
| title | Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria |
| title_full | Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria |
| title_short | Congenital Ectropion in Three Babies in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria |
| title_sort | congenital ectropion in three babies in the university of benin teaching hospital nigeria |
| topic | congenital ectropion eyelid eversion tarsorrhaphy |
| url | http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2022;volume=31;issue=4;spage=480;epage=483;aulast=Enebe |
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