Bilateral ectropion in collodion baby - Three case reports
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The term lsquoCollodion babyrsquo is used for the newborns who are born in a parchment like membrane which is shiny taut waxy and appears like an extra layer of skin that has a collodionlike quality covering the whole body It is not a specific diagnosis or disorder but rather a descriptive term It is found in some forms of congenital ichthyosis This membrane is shed around 2 weeks from birth On shedding of membrane dry rough scaly skin like that of fish is visible Other findings seen in our cases include ectropion and flattening of the nasal bridge Neonates require careful monitoring and appropriate supportive treatment to decrease morbidity and mortality related to the disorder We report here three rare cases of collodion baby with congenital ectropionKeywords Collodion baby Lamellar ichthyosis Ectropion
Authors and Affiliations
Ruma Das, Jayanta Kumar Das, Saurabh Deshmukh, Richa Shrivastava, Krati Gupta
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