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[Immunophenotype classification of macular corneal dystrophy: first case report of immunophenotype I A outside of Saudi Arabia. A clinical histopathological correlation with immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy].
Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - 1 Aug 2000
Cursiefen C, Hofmann-Rummelt C, Schlötzer-Schrehardt U, Fischer D C, Küchle M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Macular corneal dystrophy can be classified into three different immunophenotypes according to presence and distribution of sulfated keratan sulfate (SKS) in the cornea and serum levels of SKS. Immunophenotype I A has yet only been reported in patients with macular corneal dystrophy from Saudi Arabia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Case report of a patient with macular corneal dystrophy type I A from Germany....
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