Ectropion is a medical condition in which the lower eyelid turns outward. It is one of the notable features of newborns with congenital harlequin-type ichthyosis, but ectropion can occur from any weakening of the tissue of the lower eyelid, and the condition can be repaired surgically.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterVII: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
1. Wikidata: Ectropion
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Subclass of: eyelid disease
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the eye and adnexa
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
4. Wikipedia: Ectropion
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It is one of the notable aspects of newborns exhibiting congenital harlequin-type ichthyosis, but ectropion can occur due to any weakening of tissue of the lower eyelid.
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