The association of maternal factors with epibulbar dermoid of newborn: a retrospective, matched case-control study.

ABSTRACT: PurposeTo determine the association of maternal factors and exposure during pregnancy with the incidence in newborns of epibulbar dermoid (ED), a congenital ocular surface benign tumor.Patients and methodsThis is a retrospective, paired case-control study in which 121 children with ED (case group) and 121 children without ED (control group) were recruited. Questionnaire-based interviews with mothers of participants were performed and maternal medical records during pregnancy were reviewed. The questionnaire investigated basic information, personal history, environmental exposure, exposure to maternal diseases, symptoms and corresponding medical treatments during pregnancy, and parental socioeconomic status. The case and control participants were matched for sex, birth weight, gestational a

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5519279 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature