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Amaar Amir1, Baraa Amir1, Rola Rabah2
1College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Road, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia.
Primary amyloidosis of the conjunctiva and eyelid is a rare condition. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for ocular health.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Primary amyloidosis involves misfolded protein deposition, often localized to ocular tissues like the conjunctiva and eyelid.
- Ocular amyloidosis can manifest as corneal dystrophies, glaucoma, and vitreous opacities, frequently misdiagnosed.
- Systemic or localized forms exist, with protein types identified via mass spectrometry.
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