Meretoja’s Syndrome: Lattice Corneal Dystrophy, Gelsolin Type
Lattice corneal dystrophy gelsolin type was first described in 1969 by Jouko Meretoja, a Finnish ophthalmologist. It is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation in gelsolin gene resulting in unstable protein fragments and amyloid deposition in various organs. The age of onset is usually after the th...
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| Main Authors: | I. Casal, S. Monteiro, C. Abreu, M. Neves, L. Oliveira, M. Beirão |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2843417 |
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