loading...| Preferred Name |
Lattice corneal dystrophy |
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| Synonyms |
Biber haab dimmer dystrophy |
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| 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. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001149 |
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| database_cross_reference |
UMLS:C0155127 MSH:D028227 SNOMEDCT_US:1192004 SNOMEDCT_US:361199007 |
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| 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. |
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| has exact synonym |
Biber haab dimmer dystrophy |
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| id |
HP:0001149 |
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| label |
Lattice corneal dystrophy |
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| notation |
HP:0001149 |
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| prefLabel |
Lattice corneal dystrophy |
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| subClassOf |