[Tarsal Kink: Pathognomonic Presentation and Therapy of a Rare Congenital Upper Eyelid Malformation].

[Tarsal Kink: Pathognomonic Presentation and Therapy of a Rare Congenital Upper Eyelid Malformation].
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2018 Jan;235(1):34-38
Authors: Schaudig U, Keserü M
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Presentation of a congenital abnormality that is rare, but follows a distinct course and can be diagnosed and cured promptly if the pathognomonic presentation is recognized. A congenital tarsal kink leads to a malposition of the upper eyelid margin that must not be missed, as it will lead to ulcerative keratitis if it is not treated.
CASE PRESENTATION: An otherwise healthy newborn was presented after delivery with forceps with marked unilateral purulent secretion and blepharospasm.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: Neonatal dacryocystitis, gonococcal infection, congenital entropion with ulcerative keratitis, tarsal kink.
EXAMINATION: It was not possible to fully examine the lid and cornea with the baby awake. Due to total inversion of the lid margin, no lashes could be seen. Under general anesthesia, the tarsal kink, with complete inversion of the lid margin and a corneal ulcer, was confirmed.
TREATMENT: The literature offers several methods to correct this rare malposition, all of which aim to strengthen the anterior lamella to correct the kink. After incision of the kink and repositioning of the tarsus and securing the position with fixation sutures, the ulcer healed quickly and completely; lid closure and lid con...

Source: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - January 28, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Klin Monbl Augenheilkd Source Type: research