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X-linked endothelial corneal dystrophy

ORPHA:293621· ICD-10 H18.5

Definition

X-linked endothelial corneal dystrophy (XECD) is a rare subtype of posterior corneal dystrophy characterized by congenital ground glass corneal clouding or a diffuse corneal haze, and blurred vision in male patients.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal