Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) associated with trisomy 18

Turk J Pediatr. 2002 Oct-Dec;44(4):360-2.

Abstract

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare congenital anomaly which is characterized by single or multiple strands joining the upper and lower lids. Its etiology is unknown. A girl with a gestational age of 38 weeks is presented. It was interesting to find an association of AFA with hypoplasia of hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and nails and a karyotype of trisomy 18 in this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18*
  • Eyelids / abnormalities*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hair / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Trisomy*