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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Lattice corneal dystrophy
  1. Lattice corneal dystrophy type II 
    Lattice corneal dystrophy type II is characterized by an accumulation of protein clumps called amyloid deposits in tissues throughout the body. The deposits ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lattice-corneal-dystrophy-type-ii - Genetics
  2. Lattice corneal dystrophy type I 
    Lattice corneal dystrophy type I is an eye disorder that affects the clear, outer covering of the eye called ... for an individual to see properly; however, in lattice corneal dystrophy type I, protein clumps known as amyloid deposits ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lattice-corneal-dystrophy-type-i - Genetics
  3. TGFBI gene 
    ... 26 mutations in the TGFBI gene can cause lattice corneal dystrophy type I. This inherited eye condition is characterized ... made up of several layers of tissue. In lattice corneal dystrophy type I, the deposits occur in the stromal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/tgfbi - Genetics
  4. GSN gene 
    ... least two mutations in the GSN gene cause lattice corneal dystrophy type II. This condition is characterized by the ... the gelsolin protein.GSN gene mutations that cause lattice corneal dystrophy type II change a single protein building block ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gsn - Genetics
  5. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cornealdisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Amyloidosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloids build up and form deposits. The deposits can collect in organs such as the kidney and heart. This can cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/amyloidosis.html - Health Topics
  7. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include: Refractive errors Cataracts - ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyediseases.html - Health Topics
  8. DCN gene 
    The DCN gene provides instructions for making a protein called decorin. This protein is a component of the extracellular matrix, which is the intricate lattice ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/dcn - Genetics