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Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2

A hereditary autosomal recessive form of corneal dystrophy characterized by thickening and opacification of the CORNEA, altered morphology of the ENDOTHELIUM, and secretion of an abnormal collagenous layer at the DESCEMET MEMBRANE. There are both autosomal dominant (OMIM: 121700) and autosomal recessive (CHED2) forms, with the latter being more common and more severe. Mutations in the SLC4A11 gene have been identified. OMIM: 217700
Also Known As:
CHED2 Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy of the cornea 2; Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy of the cornea; Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy 2; Corneal dystrophy, congenital hereditary endothelial; Maumenee corneal dystrophy
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