Recurrence of posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy after penetrating keratoplasty.
Recurrence of a corneal dystrophy after keratoplasty can occur in multiple dystrophies, including macular, granular, and lattice dystrophies. We treated two unrelated patients who had documented posterior polymorphous dystrophy and who, in previously clear grafts, developed haziness in the zone of Descemet's membrane, which led to graft failure. Histologic examination of the keratoplasty specimen showed changes typical of posterior polymorphous dystrophy.
Boruchoff
S A
SA
Cornea Service, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston 02114.
Weiner
M J
MJ
Albert
D M
DM
D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence