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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Down syndrome: a case report.
Maria Cristina Artesani1, Mariacristina Esposito2, Diletta Valentini3
1Allergy Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4 00165, Rome, Italy. mariac.artesani@opbg.net.
This case study reports the first instance of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in a patient with Down syndrome (DS). Early recognition of VKC is crucial as it may lead to keratoconus, a common eye condition in DS.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Immunology
Background:
- Down syndrome (DS), or Trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal disorder.
- DS is associated with various health issues, including heart defects, cognitive impairment, and visual disorders.
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