Phenotypic variation in combined granular-lattice (Avellino) corneal dystrophy.

doi:10.1001/archopht.1993.01090110112035

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Phenotypic variation in combined granular-lattice (Avellino) corneal dystrophy.

Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) - 1 Nov 1993

Rosenwasser G O, Sucheski B M, Rosa N, Pastena B, Sebastiani A, Sassani J W, Perry H D

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the phenotypic variation exhibited by members of families with combined granular-lattice (Avellino) corneal dystrophy. SETTING: We examined 40 patients (age range, 12 to 85 years) from six unrelated families with Avellino corneal dystrophy. This included the first individua...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Cornea
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
Female
Humans
Italy
Keratoplasty, Penetrating
Male
Middle Aged
Pedigree
Phenotype
Vision Disorders
Visual Acuity

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