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ORPHA:99169Morphological anomaly
What it is
A rare eyelid malposition disorder characterized by a horizontal fold consisting of redundant skin and underlying pretarsal orbicularis muscle overriding the eyelid margin and causing inward rotation of the eyelashes with potential irritation of the ocular surface. Patients may be asymptomatic or experience foreign body sensation, constant watering, itching, and redness of the eyes. Complications include repeated infections and corneal erosion. The condition is usually bilateral and more commonly affects the lower eyelids.
Key facts
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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