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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Corneal Disease

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  • Acquired limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) involves damage to corneal stem cells from trauma, allergies, or inflammation.
  • Idiopathic LSCD occurs without a clear cause.
  • Previous reports primarily focused on adult-onset LSCD.

Observation:

  • This report presents a rare case of bilateral, asymmetric idiopathic LSCD.
  • The affected individual is a sixteen-year-old male.
  • The patient had no significant prior ocular history.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a unique presentation of paediatric LSCD.
  • Bilateral and asymmetric involvement in idiopathic LSCD is uncommon in this age group.
  • The absence of identifiable causative factors in a young patient is noteworthy.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of LSCD presentation in younger populations.
  • It underscores the importance of considering idiopathic LSCD even in the absence of typical risk factors.
  • Further research may elucidate specific pathways involved in paediatric idiopathic LSCD.