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Meesman's Dystrophy

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This entity is an autosomal dominant corneal dystrophy which is characterized by multiple tiny cysts or vacuoles in the epithelium(#21946).  Histopathologically, the characteristic finding on this lesion consists of small cysts in the epithelium which are comprised of "peculiar substance".   (#21948)

 

Clinical #21946 High Power #21948
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