Progressive Nonulcerative Paracentral Keratolysis Associated with Elevated Corneal Metalloproteinases

Purpose. We report a patient with progressive idiopathic, nonulcerative, noninflammatory, avascular, bilateral, paracentral and peripheral corneal thinning monitored for 13 years. Methods. Because of progressive corneal thinning, the patient underwent several surgical procedures, including an arcuat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cornea 1997-07, Vol.16 (4), p.486-492
Hauptverfasser:	Hagen, Kerry B, Waring, George O, Johnson-Wint, Barbara
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biopsy Collagenases - metabolism Cornea - enzymology Cornea - pathology Cornea - surgery Corneal Diseases - diagnosis Corneal Diseases - enzymology Corneal Diseases - surgery Corneal Transplantation Disease Progression Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Middle Aged
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