Fleck dystrophy of the cornea; a report of cases from three generations of a family.
Fleck dystrophy of the cornea is characterized by numerous, tiny, small opacities scattered throughout the entire corneal stroma. The mode of inheritance is autosomal dominant, and this dystrophy is considered to be bilaterally symmetric. This report describes five members from three-generations of the same family with corneal fleck dystrophy. Their clinical features and genetic inheritance pattern are discussed. Visual acuity in all patients was normal and the density of opacities were similar except for two patients with less density. Except for one who presented with mild photophobia all patients were asymptomatic. The inheritance pattern appeared as autosomal dominant with variable expression.
Akova
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Hospital of Ankara, Department of Ophthalmology, Cebeci, Turkey.
Unlü
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Duman
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000473:pathology*; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D014792:Visual Acuity