Lipid Keratopathy: Histopathology, Major Differential Diagnoses and The Importance of Clinical Correlation

Lipid Keratopathy: Histopathology, Major Differential Diagnoses and The Importance of Clinical Correlation

Lipid keratopathy (LK) is a rare ophthalmological condition characterized by a progressive reduction in visual acuity caused by corneal opacification due to central lipid accumulation. LK is characterized by lipid deposits, cholesterol clefts, and neovascularization (NV) leading to disruption in cor...

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Main Authors: Nora Knez, Molly Walkenhorst, Mohammad Haeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
lipid keratopathy
herpes zoster keratitis
corneal neovascularisation
vision loss
corneal arcus
Schnyder corneal dystrophy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/9/1628

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