Management of eyelid anomalies associated with Blepharo-cheilo-dontic syndrome.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To describe the previously unreported management of the eyelid anomalies associated with blepharocheilo-dontic syndrome. Blepharo-cheilo-dontic syndrome is a syndrome of congenital cleft lip/palate, oligodontia, euryblepharon, eyelid ectropion, and lagophthalmos.

METHODS:

Case report. A 3-month-old male presented with bilateral upper and lower eyelid ectropion with eyelid retraction, marked euryblepharon, severe lagophthalmos, and a right side cleft lip/palate. Lateral tarsal strips, lower eyelid retractor disinsertion, myocutaneous advancement of the cheek and eyelids, and lateral tarsorrhaphy were performed.

RESULTS:

Correction of the ectropion, eyelid retraction, euryblepharon, and marked improvement in his lagophthalmos were achieved postoperatively. No recurrence of the ectropion or euryblepharon has been noted after 6 months of follow-up.

CONCLUSION:

Appropriate reconstructive surgery of the eyelids reduces the morbidity associated with the eyelid anomalies and provides an excellent cosmetic result for patients with blepharo-cheilo-dontic syndrome.

• Authors: M T Yen, L M Lucci, R L Anderson
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 132 Issue 2 Pg. 279-80 (Aug 2001) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11476703 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Cleft Lip (surgery)
• Cleft Palate (surgery)
• Ectropion (surgery)
• Eye Abnormalities (surgery)
• Eyelids (abnormalities)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
• Plastic Surgery Procedures
• Syndrome
• Tooth Abnormalities (surgery)