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Macular corneal dystrophy

ORPHA:98969· ICD-10 H18.5

Definition

Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare, severe form of stromal corneal dystrophy characterized by bilateral ill-defined cloudy regions within a hazy stroma, and eventually severe visual impairment.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
All ages