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Posterior keratoconus associated with systemic abnormalities.

B W Streeten, A G Karpik, K H Spitzer

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |April 1, 1983
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    This study details a rare case of congenital posterior keratoconus in a 16-year-old girl, highlighting associated developmental defects and corneal abnormalities. Findings suggest early embryonic adhesions as a potential cause for this localized keratoconus.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Congenital posterior keratoconus is a rare corneal dystrophy.
    • This case presents a unique instance of localized posterior keratoconus with associated systemic and ocular anomalies.