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This entity is an autosomal dominant stromal dystrophy which is characterized clinically by multiple lines in the anterior stroma forming a lattice-like configuration (#21958).  Histopathologically, the corneal stroma is invaded by an amyloid-like material (#21959).  This material stains positively on Congo red staining and shows characteristic metachromasia and birefringence (#21961).    Clinical #21958 Med. Power #21959 Low Power #21961

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