| Spontaneous ocular prolapse as an unusual late presentation of acrocephalosyndactyly. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17882001 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 38-year-old man presented with an unusual complaint of spontaneous left ocular prolapse, which had occurred while scratching his lower eyelid. He was noted to have an atypical facial appearance with frontal bossing and maxillary hypoplasia. Examination of the hands revealed bilateral syndactyly, suggesting a diagnosis of acrocephalosyndactyly. While it is common for eyes to prolapse in childhood in Crouzon or Apert syndrome, it is unusual for them to present in this way in middle age. It may be that age-related loss of tissue elasticity and consequent lower eyelid laxity decreased the inferior support of the globe, explaining the late presentation. |
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Authors:
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Gareth T Higgins; Norman Maxwell; Gerard O'Connor |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 23 ISSN: 0740-9303 ISO Abbreviation: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg Publication Date: 2007 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-20 Completed Date: 2008-01-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508431 Medline TA: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 419-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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St. Paul's Eye Unit, Liverpool, United Kingdom. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acrocephalosyndactylia
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diagnosis* Adult Eye Diseases / diagnosis* Humans Male Orbit / radiography Prolapse Tomography, Spiral Computed |
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