The Management of Congenital Superior Conjunctival Fornix Prolapse. (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaur Chhabra, Apjit; Singh, Priyanka; Manisha, ; Khurana, Rolli; Srivastav, Khusboo
• Is Part Of: Orbit. Volume 33:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 4
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: Eye-sockets -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Eye-sockets -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Orbit -- surgery -- Periodicals; Orbital Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2013.841715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-6830

Abstract

<abstract> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p> <italic>Aim</italic>: To present the management of bilateral congenital superior fornicial prolapse and provide its up-to-date review of literature.</p> <p> <italic>Methods</italic>: We present the management of congenital bilateral superior fornicial prolapse treated conservatively with topical antibiotics, lubricants and hypertonic saline. One-week, 2-weeks and 1-month follow-up is presented. Results were assessed in terms of reduction of chemosis and eyelid opening. Updated current English peer-reviewed literature was researched.</p> <p> <italic>Results</italic>: The superior fornicial prolapse resolved with conservative management within 10 days, resulting in normal eyelid motility at the end of 1 month. At present 61 cases have been reported in English peer-reviewed journals. The proposed etiology is varied. Conservative management with topical medication provides relief.</p> <p> <italic>Conclusions</italic>: Congenital fornicial prolapse is a rare condition. Topical medication provides complete resolution of prolapse. Authors emphasise the need for awareness of condition among ophthalmologists and neonatologists, because of its gruesome appearance.</p> </abstract>