[Clinicopathological characteristic of keratoglobus].
BACKGROUND
This study describes the clinical, topographical, pachymetrical, and histological features of a unique corneal disorder: keratoglobus.


METHODS
Ultrasound pachymetry proved that the structure of the cornea was evenly thinning towards the periphery. Histological examinations disclosed the absence of Bowman's membrane and the thinning of the stromal lamellae.


CONCLUSIONS
On account of the thickness of the recipient's periphery, penetrating keratoplasty proved to be a reasonable surgical procedure in this case.
Universitäts-Augenklinik Debrecen, Debrecen, Ungarn. lmodis@dragon.klte.hu
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D002648:Child; D003315:Cornea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D019781:Corneal Topography; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography