LA14.03

Congenital ectropion

Ectrópio congênito

Category

Definition

This is a condition in which the lower eyelid turns outwards. It is one of the notable aspects of newborns exhibiting congenital Harlequin-type ichthyosis, but ectropion can occur due to any weakening of tissue of the lower eyelid.

Index Terms

Congenital ectropioncongenital ectropion of eyelidCongenital ectropion, unilateralCongenital ectropion, bilateral