Mayorquín-Ruiz M, Chin-Wong J, Garza-León M, Naranjo-Tackman R

Language: Spanish
References: 3
Page: 44-45
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ABSTRACT

Corneal degenerations are a group of tissue alterations characterized by its presentation in elderly people, no genetic predisposal and peripheral cornea affection. Few reports about furrow degeneration have been described in ophthalmic literature.
We present this case report with clinical manifestations and auxiliary tests results from a patient with diagnosed furrow degeneration.

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2. Kenyon KK, Hersh PS, Starck R, Fogle JA. Corneal dysgeneses, dystrophies and degenerations. En: Duane’s Clinical Ophthalmology. Volumen 4,capítulo 16.

3. Rumelt S, Rehany U. Computerized corneal topography of furrow corneal degeneration. J Cataract Refract Surg 1997; 23:856-859.