A Case of Cystine Crystal Depositions within Cornea in Cystinosis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
; : 1689-1692, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: We report a case of systemic cystinosis who showed cystine crystal depositions within cornea. METHODS: A 13-year-old boy with systemic cystinosis who had chronic renal failure, growth retardation, rickets for 9 years was consulted for ophthalmic examination for photophobia. We performed complete ophthalmic examinations including slit lamp examination, corneal pachymetry, corneal sensitivity test, specular microscopy, corneal topography, and fundoscopic examination. RESULTS: There were needle-like cystine crystal depositions within the entire corneal stroma. Other findings were within normal. CONCLUSIONS: We report a case of sytemic cystinosis that had cystine crystal depositions within cornea. It is the first case report in Korea.
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Main subject:
Rickets
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Cornea
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Corneal Stroma
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Corneal Topography
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Photophobia
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Cystine
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Cystinosis
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Corneal Pachymetry
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Kidney Failure, Chronic
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Korea
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2003
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Article