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Ectropion

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Definition: The turning outward (eversion) of the edge of the eyelid, resulting in the exposure of the palpebral conjunctiva. (Dorland, 27th ed)  eversion of eyelid: do not confuse with ENTROPION, inversion    Other names Ectropions
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Jagell Holmgren Hofer syndrome  0   *Alopecia *Ectropion *Ichthyosis *Intellectual Disability *Mouth Abnormalities Lip/abnormalities.
Blepharo-cheilo-dontic syndrome  0   *Cleft Lip *Cleft Palate *Ectropion *Tooth Abnormalities.

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