Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy
Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy
Definition
Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy (GDCD) is a form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by multiple prominent milky-white gelatinous nodules beneath the corneal epithelium, and marked visual impairment.
Also known as corneal amyloidosis, GDCD, gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy, primary familial amyloidosis of the cornea, subepithelial amyloidosis of the cornea — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0060449 per MONDO
- MESH C535480 per MONDO
- NCIT C142805 per MONDO
- OMIM 204870 per MONDO
- Orphanet 98957 per MONDO
- UMLS C0339273 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 |