Corneal dystrophy
Corneal dystrophy
Definition
The term corneal dystrophy embraces a heterogeneous group of bilateral genetically determined non-inflammatory corneal diseases that are usually restricted to the cornea. The designation is imprecise but remains in vogue because of its clinical value.
Also known as corneal dystrophy, corneal dystrophy (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 2566 per MONDO
- ICD9 371.5 per MONDO
- ICD9 371.50 per MONDO
- MESH D003317 per MONDO
- NCIT C34513 per MONDO
- Orphanet 34533 per MONDO
- SCTID 5587004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0010036 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cornea | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cornea | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |