Congenital ichthyosis in a Libyan child with ophthalmic manifestations

1573-2630

ichthyosis ; recessive ; lamellar ; ectropion ; conservative management

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract This report presents a Libyan child with congenital ichthyosis of the recessive lamellar variety complicated by severe ectropion of both upper and lower eyelids. Over a period of 12 months the degree of ectropion diminished and the anterior segments of the eyes were preserved using regular lubricating drops, vitamin A ointment and intermittent topical antibiotic therapy. Despite the pronounced initial upper eyelid ectropion no surgery was required to relieve the ectropion or prevent corneal exposure.

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