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AJP Rep 2015; 05(01): e12-e13
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1395991
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Ankyloblepharon Filiforme Adnatum in a Newborn

Giulia Bordin
1   Department of Woman and Child Health, Medical School, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
,
Enrico Valerio
1   Department of Woman and Child Health, Medical School, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
,
Mario Cutrone
2   Department of Pediatrics, Ospedale Dell'Angelo, Mestre (VE), Italy
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12 July 2014

23 September 2014

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15 December 2014 (online)

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Abstract

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 first day of life.

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ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum - neonatology - ophthalmology - congenital malformations
 

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