THE CRYPTOPHTALMOS SYNDROME

Citation
P. Coulon et al., THE CRYPTOPHTALMOS SYNDROME, Annales de pediatrie, 43(2), 1996, pp. 108-114
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
ISSN journal
00662097
Volume
43
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
108 - 114
Database
ISI
SICI code
0066-2097(1996)43:2<108:TCS>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
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.