Immunoglobulin G crystalline keratopathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy
Purpose: Two cases of corneal crystal deposition are reported, both caused by a benign monoclonal gammopathy. Methods: Similar corneal pathology is identified in these two patients, both of whom presented with visual acuities of 6/6 or better Consideration of possible causes involved biochemical and...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology 1998-05, Vol.26 (2), p.177-179 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Purpose: Two cases of corneal crystal deposition are reported, both caused by a benign monoclonal gammopathy.
Methods: Similar corneal pathology is identified in these two patients, both of whom presented with visual acuities of 6/6 or better Consideration of possible causes involved biochemical and haematological testing and assessment.
Results: Potential for malignant transformation of monoclonal gammopathy was recognized, hence the need for ongoing haematological follow‐up.
Conclusion: Corneal crystals may be the initial presentation in a patient with monoclonal gammopathy, a rare, but significant, clinical finding. |
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ISSN: | 0814-9763 1440-1606 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1998.tb01539.x |