Telecanthus
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Telecanthus (pronounced: tel-uh-KAN-thus) is a medical term that refers to an increased distance between the inner corners of the eyes. The condition is characterized by a widened space between the medial canthi of the eyes, but with a normal inter-pupillary distance.
Etymology
The term "Telecanthus" is derived from the Greek words "tele", meaning far, and "kanthos", meaning corner of the eye.
Related Terms
- Hypertelorism: This is a condition where the distance between the centers of the eyes (inter-pupillary distance) is greater than normal. It is often confused with telecanthus, but they are not the same. In telecanthus, the distance between the inner corners of the eyes is increased, but the inter-pupillary distance is normal.
- Epicanthus: This is a vertical fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye. It is often present in individuals with telecanthus.
- Blepharophimosis: This is a condition characterized by a narrowing of the eye opening. Telecanthus can be a feature of blepharophimosis, telecanthus, and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES).
- Medial Canthus: This is the inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower eyelids meet. In telecanthus, the distance between the medial canthi is increased.
See Also
- Blepharophimosis, telecanthus, and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES)
- Orbital hypertelorism
- Nasal bridge
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Telecanthus
- Wikipedia's article - Telecanthus
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