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. 1985 Jun;69(6):471–473. doi: 10.1136/bjo.69.6.471

Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in trisomy 18 (Edwards's syndrome).

D I Clark, A Patterson
PMCID: PMC1040633  PMID: 4005216

Abstract

Orbital and ocular abnormalities are commonly found in trisomy 18 (Edwards's syndrome). We believe this to be the first case reported in the literature of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) occurring in Edwards's syndrome, and the literature on AFA is reviewed.

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