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Congenital Lymphedema and Distichiasis
Author(s) -
Samlaska Curt P.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2002.00048.x
Subject(s) - lymphedema , medicine , dermatology , cancer , breast cancer
Distichiasis is defined as a double row of eyelashes. Inherited forms of distichiasis have been associated with early and late‐onset congenital lymphedema. We report on a child with distichiasis and congenital lymphedema in which it is unknown whether the cause of lymphedema was due to a spontaneous mutation or acquired secondary to an intrauterine infection. Acquired forms of distichiasis are reviewed.