Isolated Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Nigerian Neonate
Abstract
Introduction: Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital malformation affecting the eyelids. It consists of a single or multiple bands of tissues joining the upper and lower lids either unilaterally or bilaterally.1 This is different from simple ankyloblepharon where the lid margins are fused directly2 AFA is amblyogenic and when associated with other congenital abnormalities it may account for high mortality and morbidity.3 We report a case of a newborn with isolated AFA treated on the
twentieth day of life.
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