Question 1

why do you have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Look at this picture: An epicanthal fold is a skin fold from your upper eyelid that slightly covers the inside corner of your eye. Here is a good link: http://www.Nationwidechildrens.Org/epicanthal-folds. Many Asian people have epicanthal folds, and in non-asians they are not uncommon. They are one of the many minor ways in which our bodies differ one from another.

Question 2

how do i know if i have epicanthal folds?

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Look at this picture: An epicanthal fold is a skin fold from your upper eyelid that slightly covers the inside corner of your eye. Here is a good link: http://www.Nationwidechildrens.Org/epicanthal-folds.

Question 3

double" folds but do i have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Epicanthal fold refers to the skin at the medial aspect of the upper lids.  It is  generally more prominent in asians.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Epicanthal folds: Epicanthal folds = "A skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (canthus) of the eye."  https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-1-4419-1698-3_1325

Question 5

is there a surgery to have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Not very effective: Plastic restructuring of the lids can be done to create an epicanthal tupe appearance.  It usually does not look very natural - but why would you want this anyway?

Question 6

why would a caucasian have epicanthal folds if not down's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Ancestry: The term caucasian comes from the caucasus mountains and caucasus region which consists of parts of present day russia, georgia, azerbaijan, armenia, iran, turkey. 
The term caucasian is used synonymously with the term white when people talk about race. The old racial terminology is outdated. "whites" can have Asian features such as epicanthal folds. Modern genetics shows that we are all related.

Question 7

why would a baby have epicanthal folds if he doesn't have down's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Epicanthal folds are normal in Asian races.  Outside of asia, epicanthal folds can be part of Down syndrome or other syndromes.  Epicanthal folds alone may not be reason for a medical genetics referral.  If other anomalies are present (low set ears, joint/bone disorders, low iq, webbed nec), then referral is certainly warranted.

Question 8

does epicanthal folds mean down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

By itself, no: There are many stigmata of down's. If this is the sole feature and is not racial, then it is a congenital defect on its own.

Question 9

does epicanthal folds always mean down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: Epicanthal folds can also be seen in asians, russians, and other races/cultures. In Down syndrome there are other features such as hypotonia, wide space between 1st and 2nd toe. There is a 50% chance of heart defects as well. The palpebral fissues (the eyelid opening) slants upward. The 5th finger is often short and curves inward. There are many other features with down syndrome.

Question 10

epicanthal folds - toddler - medical opinion please?

Accepted Answer

True vs pseudo: In the natural formation of the toddler face a wide nasal root and tenting of oculo-nasal skin is common. The newborn & toddler face are somewhat flat in lateral profile and the midface (nose& upper lip) grow forward over  the years & the earlier fold disappears. Occasionally the appearance leads some to think the kid is cross eyed if viewed from the side.

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