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Posterior corneal stroma punctiform multicolored opacities

MedGen UID:
1815077
•Concept ID:
C5706171
•
Finding
Synonyms: Punctiform multicolored opacities in the posterior corneal stroma; Punctiform multicoloured opacities in the posterior corneal stroma
 
HPO: HP:0034327

Definition

Thin, punctiform elements of various colors in the posterior stroma of the cornea, immediately anterior to Descemet membrane. The elements are visible to direct and indirect illumination. [from HPO]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPosterior corneal stroma punctiform multicolored opacities

Conditions with this feature

Corneal dystrophy, punctiform and polychromatic pre-descemet
MedGen UID:
1806182
•Concept ID:
C5676982
•
Disease or Syndrome
Punctiform and polychromatic pre-Descemet corneal dystrophy (PPPCD) is characterized by the presence of tiny round multicolored opacities in the posterior stroma of the cornea, immediately anterior to the Descemet membrane. Affected individuals are typically asymptomatic and experience no visual disturbance (Alio del Barrio et al., 2020).
See: Condition Record
Corneal dystrophy, punctiform and polychromatic pre-descemet

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