Systemic associations of corneal deposits: a review and photographic guide.
The cornea may be considered 'the window to the body', with numerous systemic diseases exhibiting corneal manifestations. Indeed, the cornea is often the presenting sign of such diseases. This article provides a concise review and photographic guide to a range of types of corneal deposition that may be observed secondary to systemic disease.
Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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D000682:Amyloid / Q000032:analysis; D003315:Cornea / Q000737:chemistry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis; D008670:Metals / Q000032:analysis; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods*
D000682:Amyloid; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D008055:Lipids; D008670:Metals
cornea; keratopathy; systemic disease