Epicanthus

Definition:

Subjective: A fold of skin starting above the medial aspect of the upper eyelid and arching downward to cover, pass in front of and lateral to the medial canthus

Comments:

In extreme cases, the skin fold can start as high as the eyebrow [Hall et al., [2007]]. This is called epicanthus superciliaris.

Synonyms:

• Epicanthal Fold
• Epicanthus Palpebralis

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