Symblepharon Following Seizure: Clinical Case Scenario and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Health Science Research - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
A 5-year old girl had generalized convulsion that lasted 5 minutes following a febrile illness. Two weeks after, she presentedwith symblepharon involving the medial part of lower lid, bulbar conjunctiva and caruncle. Patient had a successful surgicalsynechiolysis and fornix maintained with regular rodding. It was concluded that symblepharon and other avoidablecomplications can follow a poorly managed seizure spell.
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