Dr. Shyam Kumar Gupta

25/03/2026

Congenital Ectropion: rare neonatal eyelid malposition characterized by outward eversion of the eyelid margin.
🔬 Etiology / Associations: • Idiopathic
* Eyelid skin deficiency / orbicularis hypotonia
* Associated with, blepharophimosis complex
🧠 Pathophysiology: • Vertical shortening of anterior lamella
* Poor orbicularis tone → lid laxity
* Result → conjunctival exposure → chemosis, keratinization (if prolonged)
👁️ Clinical Features: • Everted eyelid (often bilateral in neonates)
* Conjunctival chemosis and injection
* Epiphora
* Risk: exposure keratopathy, corneal ulceration (rare but serious)
🩺 Management: Conservative (first line):
* Frequent lubricants (drops + ointment)
* Moist chamber / saline dressings
* Gentle lid repositioning
Surgical (if refractory):
* Full-thickness skin graft
* Horizontal lid tightening procedures
📊 Prognosis: • Majority resolve with conservative therapy

25/03/2026

07/03/2026

Disorders of S*x Development (DSD): chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical s*x development is atypical.
Neonatal perspective:
>Risk of adrenal crisis
The most critical cause is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), particularly the salt-wasting form.
Can present with vomiting, dehydration, shock
Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
May be fatal if not treated promptly
Psychosocial impact
Immediate parental anxiety
Need to delay gender assignment until evaluation is complete
Associated anomalies
Genitourinary malformations
Syndromic associations
>Common Neonatal Causes
46,XX DSD
Most common: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Virilized female genitalia (clitoromegaly, labioscrotal fusion)
46,XY DSD
Androgen insensitivity
5-alpha reductase deficiency
Gonadal dysgenesis
Severe hypospadias with micropen*s
S*x chromosome DSD
Mixed gonadal dysgenesis
Mosaic patterns (e.g., 45,X/46,XY)
> Clinical Clues
Clitoromegaly (>1 cm in term newborn)
Micropen*s (Initial Neonatal Approach
Do not assign gender immediately.
Immediate steps:
Inform parents calmly
Detailed physical examination
Check for:
Palpable go**ds
Blood pressure
Signs of dehydration
Urgent Investigations:
Serum electrolytes
Blood glucose
17-hydroxyprogesterone
Karyotype
Pelvic/abdominal ultrasound
>Key Neonatal Principle
Any newborn with ambiguous genitalia must be presumed to have CAH until proven otherwise.
Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management (neonatologist, pediatric endocrinologist, geneticist, psychologist) are essential for optimal outcomes.

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