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Novel DCN Mutation in Armenian Family With Congenital Stromal Corneal Dystrophy.
Cornea - 1 Apr 2023
Williams Dominic, Chung Doug D, Hovakimyan Anna, Davtyan Araks, Glasgow Ben J, Aldave Anthony J
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PURPOSE: Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy (CSCD) is a rare congenital, dominantly inherited disorder characterized by diffuse stromal opacification associated with mutations in the decorin gene ( DCN ). As only 5 families with genetically confirmed CSCD have been reported, the identification of a novel pedigree provides the opportunity to better characterize the phenotype and genetic basis. METHODS: An...
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