59 results match your criteria: "Blepharochalasis Syndrome"
A rare sight: Childhood blepharochalasis presenting as recurrent eyelid swelling: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
August 2024
King Edward Medica University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Blepharochalasis is a rare eyelid condition causing painless swelling, usually of the upper eyelids, which can be challenging to diagnose and often requires surgical treatment rather than medication.
- A case study of a 12-year-old highlights recurrent eyelid swelling over six years, eventually diagnosed as blepharochalasis and treated with blepharoplasty.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial, as blepharochalasis can be mistaken for other conditions like nephrotic syndrome, emphasizing the need for careful clinical evaluation.
A Century of Laffer-Ascher Syndrome.
Indian J Plast Surg
December 2023
Department of Pathology, Manglam Diagnostics, Hisar, Haryana, India.
Article Synopsis
- Laffer-Ascher syndrome includes features like double lips, blepharochalasis, and thyroid enlargement without goiter.
- Initially identified in 1923, the syndrome has been documented in various case reports over the years.
- A case study of a 46-year-old woman highlights the syndrome's characteristics, emphasizing that thyroid issues are not always present in patients.
[Ascher syndrome: More than just a lip disorder].
Semergen
January 2024
Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de La Plana, Vila-real, Castellón, España.
Atypical blepharochalasis syndrome: Case report.
J Fr Ophtalmol
February 2022
Ophthalmology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, c/Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 2, 18014 Granada, Spain. Electronic address:
Blepharochalasis Syndrome Associated With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Dermatol Surg
June 2021
Adnexal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Delayed migration of soft tissue fillers in the periocular area masquerading as eyelid and orbital pathology.
BMJ Case Rep
March 2021
Ophthalmology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Soft tissue fillers used for facial rejuvenation can cause complications. We present two cases of late migration of injected fillers mimicking other pathology in the periocular area. Case 1 is a 52-year-old woman referred with chronic bilateral upper lid swelling, mimicking blepharochalasis syndrome, 5/ years after undergoing injection of hyaluronic acid filler in both brows.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical management of double lip: A case report.
Eur J Paediatr Dent
September 2020
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the F. Chopin Clinical Provincial Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.
Background: Double lip is a rare developmental anomaly that mainly affects the upper lip. It is characterised by the presence of excess hyperplastic tissue that gives an illusion of double organ. It may occur independently or as a component of a set of defects, mainly in Ascher's syndrome, which presentes with blepharochalasis, non-toxic thyroid enlargement and double upper lip.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical Correction of Congenital Double Lip.
Ann Maxillofac Surg
June 2020
Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Article Synopsis
- Double lip is a developmental anomaly, primarily affecting the upper lip, caused by excessive areolar tissue and gland hyperplasia, sometimes seen in conjunction with Ascher's syndrome.* -
- It can cause aesthetic and functional issues, potentially leading to psychological stress, and is often observed in individuals with cleft conditions, lip trauma, or biting habits.* -
- Surgical intervention, which involves removing excess mucosa and underlying tissue, is recommended for correction, and dental clinicians play a key role in diagnosing and treating this rare condition.*
Ascher's syndrome: a rare cause of lip swelling.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
October 2020
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Article Synopsis
- - Ascher's syndrome is a rare and benign condition, with over 100 reported cases, marked by features such as a "double" upper lip, eyelid swelling (blepharochalasis), and non-toxic thyroid enlargement.
- - Most cases occur before the age of 20 and show no differences in race or gender.
- - The exact cause remains unclear, but hormonal dysfunction and autosomal dominant inheritance are potential factors; the text also presents two case studies of patients with lip swelling linked to the syndrome.
Ascher Syndrome: Acquired Double Lower Lip Combined With Epulis Fissuratum.
J Craniofac Surg
September 2020
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pamukkale University Faculty of Dentistry, Denizli, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Ascher syndrome features a triad of symptoms: double lip, blepharochalasis, and non-toxic goiter, typically found in patients under 20.
- A case report details a 70-year-old woman with denture issues who displayed double lower lip and skin atrophy of her eyelids, leading to a diagnosis of Ascher syndrome after thyroid evaluation.
- Surgical removal of excess lip tissue was performed to improve the patient's speech, chewing, and aesthetics, highlighting the importance for dentists to recognize this condition.
Ascher syndrome: A case report.
Niger J Clin Pract
July 2019
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Bingöl University, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Ascher syndrome is a disease that is characterized by upper eyelid edema, double lip, and swelling in the thyroid glands whose etiology is unknown, and it is usually seen in young people over the age of 20. Blepharochalasis and double lip are observed in these patients as a result of the recurring lip and upper eyelid edema. The disease is benign and seen in both sexes and all races in about the same amounts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAscher syndrome: a rare case of blepharochalasis combined with double lip and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Int J Ophthalmol
June 2019
Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
[Ascher's syndrome].
Ann Dermatol Venereol
December 2018
Service de dermatologie, CHU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, 14033, Caen, France; Faculté de médecine, université de Caen Basse-Normandie, 14000 Caen, France.
Do you know this syndrome? Ascher´s syndrome: clinical findings of little known triad.
An Bras Dermatol
February 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Ascher's syndrome is a rare condition characterized by double lip, blepharochalasis, and sometimes thyroid enlargement, primarily affecting individuals under 20 years old
- - The exact cause of Ascher's syndrome is unclear, but potential factors include trauma, hormonal issues, and genetics
- - Surgical treatment is recommended to enhance appearance or function, as demonstrated in a patient diagnosed with Ascher's syndrome through clinical evaluation.
Gender differences in the clinical course of Finnish gelsolin amyloidosis.
Amyloid
December 2016
a Department of Neurology , Clinical Neurosciences, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki , Finland and.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores gender differences in the age of onset and presentation of Finnish gelsolin amyloidosis (AGel amyloidosis) among patients who are part of the Finnish Amyloidosis Association.
- Data was collected through questionnaires and supplemented with interviews and medical records, resulting in a national patient registry (FIN-GAR) encompassing 227 patients, with a notable gender distribution of 156 women and 71 men.
- Findings reveal that women experience the first symptoms and diagnosis of AGel amyloidosis at younger ages than men, particularly relating to eye issues, while also highlighting a significant underrepresentation of men in the study, indicating possible selection bias.
Blepharochalasis with double lip: A case of Ascher syndrome.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
August 2016
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Ascher syndrome: report of a case with early manifestations.
Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr
June 2015
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Dr. Guillermo Rawson, San Juan, Argentina.
Article Synopsis
- - Ascher syndrome, first identified in 1920 by ophthalmologist Ascher, is a rare condition characterized by swelling of the lip and upper eyelid, leading to features like a double lip and blepharochalasis.
- - Approximately 10% of individuals with the syndrome may also experience thyroid enlargement that isn’t caused by any toxic factors.
- - Due to its rarity, Ascher syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed, but a specific case of early onset and its surgical treatment outcome are discussed.
Ascher's syndrome: A rare case report.
Indian J Ophthalmol
March 2015
Department of Ophthalmology, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Article Synopsis
- An 18-year-old Indian girl with an upper lip deformity experienced recurring painless swelling in her eyelids over a 3-year period.
- Clinical evaluation showed she had multiple features including bilateral blepharochalasis, iris coloboma, and sensorineural deafness, alongside her known upper lip deformity.
- The diagnosis of Ascher's syndrome was confirmed, marking the first known case associated with specific eye abnormalities and changes due to lengthened lateral canthal ligament.
[Laffer-Ascher syndrome: a case report].
J Fr Ophtalmol
April 2015
Service d'ophtalmologie A, hôpital des spécialités, université Mohammed V Souissi, avenue Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, BP 6203, Rabat, Maroc.
Non-syndromic double lip.
BMJ Case Rep
May 2013
OMDR, Kothiwal Dental College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Lacrimal gland prolapse in two cases of blepharochalasis syndrome and its treatment.
Int Ophthalmol
April 2014
Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, Harran University, Akbayır mah. 1019 sokak. Çırağan sitesi. D Blok No: 19 Karaköprü, 63320, Şanlıurfa, Turkey,
Article Synopsis
- Blepharochalasis is a rare condition marked by recurring, painless swelling of the eyelids that can lead to tissue stretching and atrophy around the eye.
- This can cause the lacrimal gland (responsible for tear production) to prolapse, resulting in fullness in the upper eyelid and potential visual or cosmetic issues.
- The text highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and presents two young patients who experienced lacrimal gland prolapse alongside blepharochalasis, detailing their treatment.
Management of an unusual presentation of Ascher syndrome.
J Craniofac Surg
November 2012
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Service Federal University of Bahia, Bahia, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- Ascher syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the combination of double lip, blepharochalasis, and nontoxic goiter, often leading to misdiagnosis and negative impacts on quality of life.
- The report discusses a case of an incomplete type of Ascher syndrome in a young male, specifically affecting his upper lip and eyelids.
- Surgical treatment resulted in significant aesthetic and functional improvements for the patient, alongside an overview of the syndrome itself.
Ascher syndrome: Review of literature and case report.
Indian J Plast Surg
January 2011
Department of Plastic Surgery, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Science and Research, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Article Synopsis
- A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with Ascher syndrome, which caused her to have a double upper lip and eyelid swelling for over a year.
- The girl underwent surgery to correct her lip deformity, but her eyelid swelling, known as blepharochalasis, is currently being monitored for treatment.
- The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing Ascher syndrome, as it is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked.
Gelsolin amyloidosis as a cause of early aging and progressive bilateral facial paralysis.
Plast Reconstr Surg
June 2011
Helsinki, Finland From the Departments of Plastic Surgery and Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital.
Background: Gelsolin amyloidosis, or Meretoja disease, is a dominantly inherited syndrome in which the collection of amyloid leads to early aging, bilateral progressive facial paralysis, and corneal lattice dystrophy. Characteristically, the major symptoms appear in the fifth decade of life, with brow ptosis and blepharochalasis, drooping of the facial tissues, and oral disturbances. Indications and methods, as well as the results of plastic surgical treatment, seem varied.
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