Grade I Ankyloblepharon Following Chemical Burn

Kumar, Pramod; Punnoose, Seema Elina; Jain, Vikas

doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000183298.33397.4e

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“…The term ankyloblepharon is used to describe fixity of the eyelids and includes conditions of varying severity and prognosis (1). Articles published in the literature discussed the management of ankyloblepharon following acid burn (1, 2), herpes simplex blepharoconjunctivitis (3), or resulting from Stevens-Johnson syndrome (4, 6). The beneficial effects related to limbal stem cells, such as the utility of keratoplasty (4, 7) and HAM (6), have been discussed by various authors.…”

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Surgical Treatment of Total Bilateral Ankyloblepharon in a Child: Unusual Case Report

Fasciani

Giannico

Savino

et al. 2013

European Journal of Ophthalmology

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Even in the presence of deep deprivation amblyopia, total ankyloblepharon surgical removal and anatomic restoration of ocular surface is mandatory in children. Subsequent surgery including corneal keratoplasty or keratoprosthesis implant should be taken into consideration after an accurate evaluation of the cost/benefit ratio. Furthermore, these young patients could be enrolled in specific visual rehabilitation programs to enhance residual visual abilities.

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“…Post-traumatic ankyloblepharon can result from severe chemical burns (1, 2), post infectious ocular involvement (3), and autoimmune diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (4). To our knowledge, this is the first case of total bilateral ankyloblepharon in a child reported in the literature.…”

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Surgical Treatment of Total Bilateral Ankyloblepharon in a Child: Unusual Case Report

Fasciani

Giannico

Savino

et al. 2013

European Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…Symblepharon results from a variety of ocular traumas, keratitis, or conjunctivitis [11], and it can be associated with eyelids adhesion (ankyloblepharon), with variable severity and prognosis [12]. In veterinary medicine, symblepharon is commonly observed in cats as a result of feline herpes virus (FHV-1) infection, and although it can be corrected successfully, keratoconjunctival inflammation is often chronic, so symblepharon may recur [9].…”

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Symblepharon, Ankyloblepharon, and Salt Gland Dysfunction in a Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)

Affuso

Palma

Meomartino

et al. 2022

Veterinary Sciences

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Adhesions involving the bulbar and the palpebral conjunctiva (Symblepharon) may interfere with tear drainage, cause chronic conjunctivitis, and reduce ocular motility. This condition may be associated with adhesion of the edges of the upper and lower eyelids (ankyloblepharon). The present case describes bilateral symblepharon, ankyloblepharon and salt gland dysfunction in a juvenile Caretta caretta. The loggerhead presented both eyelids swollen, ulcerated, and not separable when rescued. Eye examination was not possible, but ultrasonography showed right bulbar integrity, while the left eye was smaller, with a thicker cornea that had lost its normal doubled lined structure. Surgical dissection of the fibrous adhesions between the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and third eyelid was performed, and large dacryoliths were removed. The microscopic findings were consistent with chronic keratoconjunctivitis. Ultrastructurally, no virus-like particles were observed. In addition, tissue samples were negative for herpesvirus by qualitative PCR. The eyelids of both eyes and the corneal epithelium of the right eye healed; moreover, the vision was restored in the right eye. There were no recurrences after 12 months of follow-up, and the turtle was released 16 months after the end of treatments on the southern Tyrrhenian coast in the western Mediterranean Sea. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of symblepharon with ankyloblepharon and salt gland dysfunction in Caretta caretta turtle. Ocular ultrasonography was helpful in the preliminary diagnostic work-up.

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“…It may be congenital or acquired. Common etiologies of acquired ankyloblepharon are autoimmune diseases like Steven Johnson syndrome (Norlund et al, 2004), infections (Campanella et al, 1997) and chemical burns (Kumar et al, 2005).…”

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Acquired ankyloblepharon post purulent membranous conjunctivitis and its novel surgical management: A case report

Sharma,

Nagar

2022

Nep J Oph

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Introduction: Ankyloblepharon is a partial or complete fusion of eyelids by webs of skin. It may be congenital or acquired. Herein we report a rare case of acquired bilateral ankyloblepharon that developed after purulent membranous conjunctivitis. We will also discuss its unique surgical management which has not been reported previously in the literature. Case: A 21 year old male presented with complaints of narrowing of eyes for the last six months following an attack of acute purulent membranous conjunctivitis. Surgical excision of the adhesions was done. We used conjunctival autograft to cover the raw area left after excision as a new modality of treatment. The graft was successfully taken up and no recurrence of adhesions was found at 1 year follow up. Observations: Various modalities of treatment for ankyloblepharon have been reported which includes excision of tissue and suturing and amniotic graft. Here we have used conjunctival autograft on the raw area after excision of adhesions and the result obtained was good. Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge this is the first and a rare case of acquired ankyloblepharon in a young male following a single episode of purulent membranous conjunctivitis. Conjunctival autograft can be successfully used to cover the raw areas left after excision of adhesions.

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Grade I Ankyloblepharon Following Chemical Burn

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Surgical Treatment of Total Bilateral Ankyloblepharon in a Child: Unusual Case Report

Surgical Treatment of Total Bilateral Ankyloblepharon in a Child: Unusual Case Report

Symblepharon, Ankyloblepharon, and Salt Gland Dysfunction in a Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)

Acquired ankyloblepharon post purulent membranous conjunctivitis and its novel surgical management: A case report

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