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Herpetiform corneal ulceration

MedGen UID:
866566
Concept ID:
C4020911
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Dendritic corneal epithelial ulcer; Herpetiform corneal ulcers
 
HPO: HP:0007812

Definition

The presence of one or more dendritic corneal epithelial ulcers characterized by a treelike branching linear pattern with feathery edges and terminal bulbs. Herpetiform corneal ulcers can be identified by fluorescein staining. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVHerpetiform corneal ulceration

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MedGen UID:
75687
Concept ID:
C0268487
Disease or Syndrome
Tyrosinemia type II (TYRSN2) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by keratitis, painful palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, mental retardation, and elevated serum tyrosine levels. The disorder is caused by deficiency of hepatic tyrosine aminotransferase (Natt et al., 1992).

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