EC Ophthalmology

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly. This anomaly can be isolated or it is part of a well-defined malformation syndrome. The diagnosis is purely clinical and the treatment is surgical. We report a unilateral case of ankyloblepharon in a 3-months-old infant; referred for eyelid malformation observed since birth. Pediatric examination revealed no other congenital pathologies. The ophthalmological examination revealed a partial fusion of the upper and lower right eyelid by a thin central strip of abnormal tissue measuring approximately 3 mm in length and 1 mm in width; the rest of the ophthalmological examination was unremarkable. The treatment consisted of excision of the strip of tissue at the level of each eyelid margin. Post-postoperative follow-up was unremarkable.

 Keywords: Ankyloblepharon; Congenital Anomaly; Malformation Syndrome

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