Claudia Akemi Shiratori1; Maria Claudia Komatsu1; Silvana Artioli Schellini2; Tadeu Cvintal3
DOI: 10.1590/S0004-27492007000400025
ABSTRACT
This is a case report of a patient with Down's syndrome with an important mechanical ectropion and elongation of the lower lid related to chronic allergic conjunctivitis, besides cataract and keratoconus. The tarsal strip technique and ressection of redundant and thick conjunctiva was the surgical approach chosen for this case. Functional and cosmetic outcomes were considered satisfactory.
Keywords: Ectropion; Blepharoplasty; Conjunctiva; Conjunctivitis, allergic; Down syndrome; Case reports
RESUMO
Relata-se o caso de paciente com síndrome de Down, portador de importante ectrópio mecânico da pálpebra inferior, relacionado com conjuntivite alérgica, catarata e ceratocone. Foi feito tratamento cirúrgico, empregando a técnica de "tarsal strip" e ressecção da lamela posterior que estava redundante e espessa, com bom resultado estético e funcional.
Descritores: Ectrópio; Blefaroplastia; Conjuntiva; Conjuntivite alérgica; Síndrome de Down; Relatos de casos
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