| Ptosis, Aponeurogenic | |
| In this type of ptosis, the levator aponeurosis becomes stretched and redundant, or more rarely, disinserted from the upper eyelid tarsal plate. The upper eyelid crease is typically higher than normal. This is the most common cause of acquired ptosis in adults. | |
| Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC | |
| H02.41 | |
| Lids -> Ptosis(Blepharoptosis) and Retraction -> Ptosis | |
| Lids | |
| 2613 |
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