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Peters anomaly

ORPHA:708· ICD-10 Q13.4

Definition

Peters anomaly (PA) is a congenital corneal opacity disorder characterized by a central corneal leukoma that obstructs the pupil leading to visual loss as well as absence of the posterior corneal stroma and Descemet membrane.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal