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CORNEAL DEGENERATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pellucid marginal corneal degeneration
1, record 1, English, pellucid%20marginal%20corneal%20degeneration
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PMCD 2, record 1, English, PMCD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bilateral, clear (no scarring, infiltration or vascularization), inferior, peripheral corneal thinning disorder. 3, record 1, English, - pellucid%20marginal%20corneal%20degeneration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégénérescence pellucide marginale
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rescence%20pellucide%20marginale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dégénérescence marginale pellucide 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rescence%20marginale%20pellucide
correct, feminine noun
- DMP 2, record 1, French, DMP
correct, feminine noun
- DMP 2, record 1, French, DMP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie cornéenne ectasiante caractérisée par une bande d’amincissement non inflammatoire de la cornée périphérique inférieure. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rescence%20pellucide%20marginale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La maladie] est souvent confondue avec le kératocône, avec lequel elle partage de nombreux aspects cliniques, vidéotopographiques et histologiques. Par ailleurs, comme lui, elle peut se compliquer de perforation et d’hydrops cornéens. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rescence%20pellucide%20marginale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corneal degeneration
1, record 2, English, corneal%20degeneration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- degeneration of the cornea 2, record 2, English, degeneration%20of%20the%20cornea
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Corneal degenerations are often unilateral and usually secondary to ocular or systemic diseases. Deposits of triglycerides, cholesterol, and also calcium are present in corneal degenerations. Corneal degeneration may be associated with other ocular diseases, such as corneal ulcerations, phthisis bulbus, lagophthalmos, and prolonged NSAID [nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug] therapy. 1, record 2, English, - corneal%20degeneration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dégénérescence cornéenne
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rescence%20corn%C3%A9enne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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