Ring dermoid of cornea
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Ring dermoid of cornea
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Description: |
Ring dermoid of cornea is characterised by annular limbal dermoids (growths with a skin-like structure) with corneal and conjunctival extension. Less than 30 cases have been described. Transmission is autosomal dominant and mutations in the PITX2 gene have been suggested as a potential cause of the condition.
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ORPHAcode: |
91481
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Synonyms: |
Ring dermoid syndrome
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Created: |
13 May 2019 - 01:02
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Changed: |
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14
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