Ascher Syndrome

Disease Overview

Ascher syndrome is a rare condition characterized by a combination of episodic edemea or swelling of the eyelids (blepharochalasia), double lip, and nontoxic thyroid enlargement (goiter).[10792][10793] The underlying cause of this condition is unknown.[10793] Most cases are sporadic, but familial cases suggestive of autosomal dominant inheritance have also been reported. The condition is often undiagnosed due to its rarity.[10792][10793] Treatment may include surgical excision of the double lip and/or surgery for eyelid edema.[10793] 

Synonyms

• Double upper lip, blepharochalasis and enlargement of the thyroid
• Ascher's syndrome
• Blepharochalasis - double lip
• Blepharochalasis and double lip
• Blepharochalasis-double lip syndrome