J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1981 Jun;22(2):383-386.
Lid Coloboma with Congenital Anomalies
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Jeon Bug National University, Medical School, Korea.
Abstract
- The authors experienced a case of lid cloboma with congenital anomalies. Congenital colobomas of the lid are uncommon but, if extensive, they may be difficult problems in reconstruction. A case, 17 years old male, lid coloboma characterized by congenital anomalies with both upperlid coloboma, symblepharon of left eye. corneal opacity, nystagmus, microophthalmia, hypertelorism, abduction deficiency, proboscis, deformity of ears, macrostomia, high palate, receding chin, funnel chest, hypertrichosis on the back, flexion deformities of the fingers, spoon nails, and multiple warts on dorsum of both hands. The authors performed the Cutler-Beard procedure on the right upperlid and three suture technique on the left upperlid, followed by eyelash transplantation and lateral canthotomy on both eyes. A brief review of relating references is described.
