Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Newborn

Bordin, Giulia; Valerio, Enrico; Cutrone, Mario

doi:10.1055/s-0034-1395991

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“…This case report highlights that the presence of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum should alert the clinicians to the possibility of underlying congenital disorders. Eyelid malformations can be a sign of multisystemic diseases [16]. AFA may be associated with a popliteal pterygium syndrome (PPS, characterized by intercrural webbing of the lower limbs) [7], CHANDS (curly hair -ankyloblepha-ron -nail dysplasia syndrome) [8], hydrocephalus, meningomyelocele, imperforate anus [11], cardiac problems such as ductus arteriosus and ventricular septal defects [7], a cleft lip and/or palate [9,19], or with skin hypopigmentation in the absence of cleft lip/palate [10].…”

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Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum with a bilateral cleft lip and palate

2018

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Introduction Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital abnormality of the eyelids that has been reported as an isolated anomaly, but may also be associated with other anomalies or as a part of well-defined syndromes. The aim of this work was to present a case of familial AFA associated with bilateral cleft lip and palate. Case outline A full-term female newborn (40 weeks' GA, BM 3,700 g) had bilateral partially fused eyelids at birth, associated with a cleft lip and palate. The surgical treatment was performed five days after AFA was diagnosed. The baby's mother also had AFA, without a cleft lip or palate. The baby girl has been followedup by a plastic surgeon, a specialist in orthodontics, as well as an ophthalmologist and a pediatrician. Conclusion This case indicates familial clustering of AFA, whereby it assumes a more severe form in the following generation. A cleft lip and palate in our patient has required surgical treatment, oral and dental rehabilitation, as well as the need for more intensive care and regular follow-ups by multidisciplinary teams.

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Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum with a bilateral cleft lip and palate

2018

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“…It may present as an isolated congenital defect or with coexisting pathology 1. The most commonly associated anomaly is cleft palate, as in this case 2. Further associated anomalies include cardiac and central nervous system abnormalities 3.…”

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