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Polymorphic Posterior Corneal Dystrophy (Schlichting) (#2)

Polymorphic Posterior Corneal Dystrophy (Schlichting) (#2)
Thickening of Descemet's membrane causes focal opacities. Since 1/3 of all cases develop juvenile glaucoma routine pressure checks are strongly advised.
Reinhard, Thomas, Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Freiburg, Germany
H18.53
Cornea -> Dystrophies, Hereditary Keratopathies, Bilateral -> Endothelial Dystrophies -> Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy of Schlichting
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