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Lattice corneal dystrophy type 1
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Overview
Lattice corneal dystrophy is a type of stromal dystrophy.[1][2] It is characterized by the build up of protein fibers (i.e., amyloid) in the stroma. Symptoms may include corneal erosions, decreased vision, photosensitivity, and eye pain.[2] Most cases of lattice dystrophy are caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene.[1][2]
References
- Sugar, J. Stromal Corneal Dystrophies and Ectasias. In: Yanoff et al.,. Yanoff: Ophthalmology, 2nd ed.. St. Louis, MO : Mosby, Inc; 2004.
- Trattler, W. Dystrophy, Lattice. eMedicine. 2006. http://www.emedicine.com/OPH/topic93.htm. Accessed June 13, 2008.
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