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...
Main Authors: | Nora Knez, Molly Walkenhorst, Mohammad Haeri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Diagnostics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/9/1628 |
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