THE CRYPTOPHTALMOS SYNDROME

Cryptophthalmos is an uncommon congenital malformation of the eyelids that occurs alone or in combination with other congenital defects. The mode of genetic transmission is discussed. A case of bilateral comple te cryptophthalmos is reported, The typical features of cryptophthalmo s syndrome are described, as well as the variants, Congenital defects that can occur in association with cryptophthalmos are listed. The fam ily history was consistent with a sporadic form, The possible role of dioxin and defoliants is discussed.