Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
Definition
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most frequent form of posterior corneal dystrophy and is characterized by excrescences on a thickened Descemet membrane (corneal guttae), generalized corneal edema, with gradually decreased visual acuity.
Also known as corneal dystrophy, Fuchs endothelial, Endoepithelial corneal dystrophy, FECD, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, late hereditary endothelial dystrophy — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 11555 per MONDO
- MESH D005642 per MONDO
- NCIT C84721 per MONDO
- Orphanet 98974 per MONDO
- SCTID 193839007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0016781 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 |