Human Phenotype Ontology

Last uploaded: August 13, 2024
Preferred Name

Lattice corneal dystrophy
Synonyms

Biber haab dimmer dystrophy

Definitions

The presence of fine, branching linear opacities in Bowman's layer in the central area that may spread to the periphery in the clinical course. The deep corneal stroma may be involved but the process does not reach Descemet's membrane. Recurrent corneal erosion may occur. Histologic examination reveals amyloid deposits in the collagen fibers of the cornea.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001149

database_cross_reference

SNOMEDCT_US:361199007

SNOMEDCT_US:1192004

UMLS:C0155127

definition

The presence of fine, branching linear opacities in Bowman's layer in the central area that may spread to the periphery in the clinical course. The deep corneal stroma may be involved but the process does not reach Descemet's membrane. Recurrent corneal erosion may occur. Histologic examination reveals amyloid deposits in the collagen fibers of the cornea.

has_exact_synonym

Biber haab dimmer dystrophy

has_obo_namespace

human_phenotype

id

HP:0001149

label

Lattice corneal dystrophy

notation

HP:0001149

prefLabel

Lattice corneal dystrophy

treeView

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001131

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001131

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