Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy

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Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy
a) Peripheral corneal opacification b-c) peripheral corneal opacification d) flattening of the corneal curvature
SpecialtyOphthalmology

Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy (PACD) is a rare form of corneal dystrophy. It is not yet linked to any chromosomal locus. The first report describing this dystrophy dates back to 1977.[1]

References

  1. Carpel EF, Sigelman RJ, Doughman DJ (May 1977). "Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy". Am. J. Ophthalmol. 83 (5): 629–32. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(77)90127-1. PMID 301356.

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Classification

Template:Human corneal dystrophy