Non-surgical Management of Bilateral Ectropion in a 5 hours Old Collodion Baby: A Case Report
Kehinde Fasasi Monsudi *
Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
Abdulkabir Ayansiji Ayanniyi
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Teslim Olatunde Lawal
Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Congenital bilateral upper eyelids eversion is rare clinical condition. However it is known to be associated with collodion baby, Down syndrome and children of black race. This condition responds well to early active conservative management. We reported a case of congenital bilateral upper eyelids eversion in a collodion neonate delivered by 21 year old lady at home through a spontaneous vaginal delivery. This case was successful managed with lid reposition, topical antibiotic and eye patching.
Keywords: Collodion baby, congenital ectropion, lamellar icthyosis, non-surgical treatment