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Pre-Descemet's corneal dystrophy associated with ichthyosis.

Authors :
Chen PL
Tang KP
Liang JB
Source :
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed [Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei)] 2002 Aug; Vol. 65 (8), pp. 407-9.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Pre-Descemet's dystrophy is a symmetrical bilateral comeal dystrophy consisting of multiple small discrete opacities of lipid-like material in the deep stroma just anterior to the pre-Descemet's membrane. We presented a case of a 46-year-old male who visited our hospital on account of acute conjunctivitis. On routine examination, we found multiple fine gray dots in the pre-Descemet's area and large, dark, scaly skin lesions over extensor surfaces of the extremities. After consultation with a dermatologist, X-linked recessive ichthyosis was diagnosed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0578-1337
Volume :
65
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12455812