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Progressive Keratoconus in a Patient With Severe Pectus Excavatum and a Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein Gene Mutation: A Case Report.
Eye & contact lens - 1 Jan 2024
Kounatidou Nefeli Eleni, Kondylis Georgios, Klavdianou Olga, Venkateswaran Nandini, Fryssira Eleni, Palioura Sotiria
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INTRODUCTION: Keratoconus is a progressive ocular disorder associated with numerous systemic diseases, many of which affect the musculoskeletal system. Although the etiology and pathophysiology of the disorder remain elusive, recent studies suggest a significant role of genetic predisposition in the pathogenesis of keratoconus. This case report aims to elucidate a potential genetic association in a patient...
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