Salzmannʼs Nodular Degeneration

Fifteen eyes in 12 patients with Salzmannʼs nodular corneal degeneration developed symptoms of recurrent erosion, decreased vision, or both. A history or evidence of ocular surface disease was present in 14 of 15 eyes. Removal of the nodule and accompanying pannus or corneal epithelial basement memb...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cornea 1990-01, Vol.9 (1), p.17-22
1. Verfasser:	Wood, Thomas O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cornea - surgery Cornea - ultrastructure Corneal Diseases - pathology Corneal Diseases - surgery Epithelium - surgery Epithelium - ultrastructure Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Middle Aged Prognosis Visual Acuity
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Zusammenfassung:	Fifteen eyes in 12 patients with Salzmannʼs nodular corneal degeneration developed symptoms of recurrent erosion, decreased vision, or both. A history or evidence of ocular surface disease was present in 14 of 15 eyes. Removal of the nodule and accompanying pannus or corneal epithelial basement membrane degeneration, provided symptomatic improvement in all patients.
ISSN:	0277-3740 1536-4798
DOI:	10.1097/00003226-199001000-00004