Article
Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy: a review.
The British journal of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2017
Kaza Hrishikesh, Barik Manas R, Reddy Mamatha M, Mittal Ruchi, Das Sujata
Abstract excerpt
Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy (GDLD) is a rare autosomal recessive form of corneal dystrophy characterised by subepithelial and stromal amyloid deposits. It is relatively common in Japan. It usually presents in the first two decades of life with subepithelial nodular lesions that later coalesce to form mulberry-like opacities. Although various surgical modalities have been attempted, recurrence remains a...
Topics
- Amyloidosis, Familial
- Antigens, Neoplasm
- Cell Adhesion Molecules
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Mutation
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures