isolated ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum
Findings
No curated finding names isolated ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Isolated ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is characterized by the presence of single or multiple thin bands of connective tissue between the upper and lower eyelids, preventing full opening of the eye. Several cases have been reported. It can occur sporadically or following an autosomal dominant transmission pattern. In some cases, AFA can be associated with other disorders, such as trisomy 18. The bands should be removed to avoid amblyopia and this can easily be performed in the neonatal period by cutting with tissue scissors.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0019626), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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