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Bilateral blepharoptosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ptosis (ĪĪĪĪΚĪ “falling, a fall”) refers to droopiness of any body part. Specifically, it can refer to; Ptosis (eyelid), Ptosis (breasts), Nephroptosis (kidney), Gastroptosis (stomach) and scapular ptosis, usually due to poor posture, see also Thoracic outlet syndrome.
Causes
- Drugs- Botulinum toxin, Ingenol mebutate, Loxapine,medrysone
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]