Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum.

A newborn with ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum: a case report

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum is a rare congenital anomaly. We report a case of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in a newborn Caucasian male whose paediatric examination was otherwise unremarkable. Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum can present as an isolated finding, in association with other anomalies, or as part of a well-defined syndrome.

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in trisomy 18 Edwards syndrome.

Three cases of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) in infants with Edwards syndrome are described. The case for a fifth subgroup of AFA is reinforced.

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in trisomy 18 (Edwards's syndrome).

Orbital and ocular abnormalities are commonly found in trisomy 18 (Edwards's syndrome). We believe this to be the first case reported in the literature of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) occurring in Edwards's syndrome, and the literature on AFA is reviewed.

Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Newborn

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly consisting of a partial or complete fusion of the eyelid margins. It is usually an isolated and benign malformation but its presence should alert the neonatologist because it can be rarely associated to other important multisystemic disorders. We report a case of a newborn presenting with isolated AFA at birth, treated in the ...

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum