Disease - Corneal dystrophy, posterior polymorphous, 1
Definition
A rare corneal disorder characterized by small aggregates of apparent vesicles bordered by a gray haze at the level of Descemet membrane, an altered corneal endothelial cell structure, and an unusual proliferation of endothelial cells. Symptoms can range from very aggressive to asymptomatic and non-progressive, even within the same family.
Acronym
PPCD1
Synonyms
CHED1
Corneal endothelial dystrophy 1, autosomal dominant
Hereditary polymorphous posterior corneal dystrophy
Maumenee corneal dystrophy
PPCD
Corneal endothelial dystrophy 1, autosomal dominant
Hereditary polymorphous posterior corneal dystrophy
Maumenee corneal dystrophy
PPCD
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