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posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy

MONDO:0020364

Also known as: PPCD, Schlichting dystrophy, corneal dystrophy, posterior polymorphous, posterior polymorphous dystrophy

MONDO:
MONDO:0020364
Orphanet:
98973
Rare disease120 associated genes

Description

Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) is a rare mild subtype of posterior corneal dystrophy characterized by small aggregates of apparent vesicles bordered by a gray haze at the level of Descemet membrane, generally with no effect on vision.

Associated genes

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External references

Sources: MONDO (CC BY 4.0), Open Targets (CC0), Orphanet (CC BY 4.0).

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