A case of corneal amyloidosis.
An unilateral case of corneal amyloidosis, presenting the clinical appearance and histopathological findings of a gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy in a 59-year-old male was reported. In the specimen obtained by a penetrating keratoplasty, amyloid was confirmed with light and electron microscopy. On the basis of histopathological findings, the origin of amyloid appeared to be closely related to the fibroblasts.
D000682:Amyloid / Q000032:analysis; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D000682:Amyloid; D003094:Collagen