Corneal Dystrophy, Posterior Polymorphous, 1 [Supplementary Concept]
Hereditary corneal dystrophy characterized by metaplasia and overgrowth of corneal endothelial cells. Symptoms can vary significantly, even within the same family. It is caused by a mutation in the OVOL2 gene. OMIM: 122000
Date introduced: November 5, 2012
MeSH Unique ID: C562745
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Entry Terms:
- Ppcd1 Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy 1
- Posterior Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy
- Corneal Dystrophy, Hereditary Polymorphous Posterior