DIRECTIONS | CONTACT US |
Epicanthal folds
HOME > Encyclopedia > Epicanthal folds
Print | Email

Epicanthal folds

Epicanthal folds

The epicanthal fold is the skin fold of the upper eyelid covering the inner corner of the eye, most usually seen in people of Asiatic descent.




Review Date: 2/14/2007
Reviewed By: Leisha M. Andersen, M.D., Private Practice specializing in Pediatrics, Denver, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
About Us | Contact Us | Patient and Visitors Guide | Request an Appointment | Calendar | Gift Shop

The University of Tennessee Medical Center | 1924 Alcoa Highway Knoxville, Tennessee 37920-6969 | Telephone: 1.865.305.9000.
To make an appointment, call 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737) Privacy | SiteMap | Employee Access

The University of Tennessee Medical Center provides medical treatment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, sex or national origin.