Ectropion

ectropion /ec·tro·pi·on/ (ek-tro´pe-on) eversion or turning outward, as of the margin of an eyelid.

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ec·tro·pi·on (k-trp-n, -n)

n.

A rolling outward of the margin of a body part, especially an eyelid.

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Ectropion

A complication of blepharoplasty, in which the lower lid is pulled downward, exposing the surface below.

Mentioned in: Blepharoplasty

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ectropion (ektrō´pēon),

n an eversion, or rolling outward, of the eyelid margin.

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ectropion

eversion or turning outward, as of the margin of an eyelid.

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cicatricial ectropion

caused by contraction of scar tissue following injury or surgery to the eyelid.

congenital ectropion

most commonly seen in some breeds of dogs, such as St. Bernard, Bloodhound and spaniels where it may be considered normal. Called also heritable ectropion.

heritable ectropion

see congenital ectropion (above).

intermittent acquired ectropion, physiological ectropion

may occur in some dogs intermittently for unknown reasons.

physiological ectropion

see intermittent acquired ectropion (above).

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ectropion Ophthalmology The outward rolling of an anatomic margin, usually understood to be that of the eyelid