Case of Acquired Epiblepharon Treated with Orbital Decompression
Author Information
Author(s): Almousa Radwan, Sundar Gangadhara
Primary Institution: National University Health System, Singapore
Hypothesis
Can orbital decompression effectively treat acquired epiblepharon caused by increased orbital volume?
Conclusion
The patient successfully resolved her epiblepharon and proptosis after undergoing lateral wall and fat decompression.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had severe bilateral lower lid epiblepharon with lash-corneal touch and corneal erosions.
- Postoperatively, there was a reduction of proptosis as well as resolution of epiblepharon and keratopathy.
Takeaway
A woman with eyelid problems due to extra fat in her eyes got surgery to remove some of that fat, and it helped her eyelids feel better.
Methodology
The patient underwent lateral wall bone decompression and fat decompression using a high-speed neurosurgical drill.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 38-year-old Malay female with morbid obesity and a history of primary hypothyroidism.
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