Synonym(s)
Eye Bags; Hanging lids; Lachrymal sacs
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Localized secondary cutis laxa in the eyelid area, often occurring in older people. Occurs in young people as a partial symptom of Ascher's syndrome.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
>50 years
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Especially the lower eyelids.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Mostly inflammatory and oedematous preliminary stage with chronic swelling and redness of the eyelid. Finally transition to atrophy with persistent wrinkling and vascular transparency.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Surgical removal of the excess skin.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
