Confocal Microscopic Findings in Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1783-1787, 2013.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-179150
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To analyze the features of corneal tissue in patients with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPMD) using in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM). CASESUMMARY:
Three patients with clinically diagnosed PPMD were examined using IVCM. Cross-sectioned corneal images of the corneal epithelium, Bowman's layer, stromal layer, Descemet's membrane, and endothelium were evaluated. IVCM demonstrated a depressed crater-like lesion, hyper-dense streak-like lesion, and surface irregularity of the corneal endothelium. Endothelial hypo-reflective vesicular and band-like lesions were also found. Pleomorphism and polymegathism were present with guttae and hyper-reflective endothelial nuclei.CONCLUSIONS:
IVCM is a non-invasive and effective tool to diagnose PPMD.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Endothelium, Corneal
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Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
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Microscopy, Confocal
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Epithelium, Corneal
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Descemet Membrane
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Endothelium
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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