Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum cleft palate

Synonyms

3

Overview

A rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by a cleft palate and eyelid fusion.

Symptoms

  • Eyelid adhesions
  • Fusion of eyelids
  • Cleft palate
  • Cleft lip
  • Cleft soft palate
  • Abnormality of the palpebral fissures

Causes

  • Congenital rubella infection
  • Femoral hypoplasia
  • Pierre Robin syndrome
  • Short rib polydactyly syndrome
  • Filippi syndrome
  • Michel's syndrome
  • Congenital abnormality

Resources

  • NIH