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Corneal Findings in Hemochromatosis
Arch Ophthalmol. 1998;116:1531-1532.
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Corneal pigmentation deposition has been reported in many systemic diseases. These include the lysosomal diseases, Wilson disease, amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, cystinosis, and hemochromatosis. These underlying conditions must be considered in the differential diagnosis of corneal deposits, as they might be treatable. We focus on an unusual case of corneal iron deposition in a patient with acquired hemochromatosis.
Report of a Case
A 70-year-old Russian woman immigrated to the United States in 1995. She was seen by the ophthalmology department because of gradually worsening vision since 1990. Her medical history was notable for type II diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, anemia, gastritis, and liver dysfunction. She had been diagnosed with anemia in 1988, and received weekly intravenous iron injections between 1988 and 1989 after daily injections for 3 weeks. The dosage of each injection and the type of anemia that was present could not be ascertained. She denied alcohol abuse, previous ocular trauma, or the use of . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Comment
Reprints: Douglas R. Lazzaro, MD, 7901 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
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