Reversal of floppy eyelid syndrome with treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea
2000; Wiley; Volume: 28; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1046/j.1442-9071.2000.00278.x
ISSN1442-9071
Autores Tópico(s)Hair Growth and Disorders
ResumoABSTRACT Purpose : To describe the beneficial effects of treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea on the symptoms and signs of floppy eyelid syndrome. Method : A case of sleep apnoea with associated floppy eyelid syndrome is reported. Results : A 32‐year‐old man presented with left floppy eyelid syndrome and a known diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea. He underwent treatment for 4 years with continuous positive airways pressure by mask during sleep and the symptoms and signs of his floppy eyelid syndrome disappeared. Conclusion : Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea may reverse the changes of floppy eyelid syndrome.
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