A Case of Corneal Amyloidosis.
- Author:
Dong Su KIM
1
;
Chang Hwan KIM
;
Yeong Keun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmlolgy, College of Medical, Inje University, Pusan Paik Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amyloid;
Corneal Amyloidosis;
Histopathologic evaluation
- MeSH:
Amyloid;
Amyloidosis*;
Cornea;
Incidence;
Preexisting Condition Coverage
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1996;37(3):554-558
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Amyloidosis may be defined as a group of disorders of extracellular deposition of the fibrous protein amyloid in one or more sites of body with variable causes and pathogenesis which have in common characteristic histopathologic features. Primary localized corneal amyloidosis is confined in the cornea and has not the evidence of apparent preexisting disorder or systemic involvement. The incidence has been reported rare. We have experienced one case of corneal amyloidosis which is confirmed by the histopathologic evaluation. We report this rare case with literatures reviews.
