Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome

Lymphedema - distichiasis is a rare syndromic lymphedema disorder characterized by lower-limb lymphedema and varying degrees of abnormal growth of eyelashes from the orifices of the Meibomian glands (distichiasis), with occasional associated manifestations.

Glossoptosis

Posterior displacement of the tongue into the pharynx, i.e., a tongue that is mislocalised posteriorly.


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Early Mandibular Distraction to Relieve Robin Severe Airway Obstruction in Two Siblings with Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome.
Papoff P, Castori M, Manganaro L, Midulla F, Moretti C, Cascone P.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2016;15(3):384-389.
Although micrognathia and cleft palate have been reported in patients with Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome (LDS), the classic Robin sequence with glossoptosis and airway obstruction has not been previously described in patients with genetically confirmed LDS.