The Significance of Ocular Findings in the Diagnosis of Fabry’s Disease

Fabry’s disease is an X-linked, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alfa-galactosidase A and characterized by progressive accumulation of glycosphingolipids within several tissues and organs, including the eye. Ocular findings of Fabry’s disease are cornea verticillata, conjunc...

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Main Authors: Cem Özgönül, Osman Melih Ceylan, Volkan Hürmeriç, Fazıl Cüneyt Erdurman, Üzeyir Erdem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2011-12-01
Series:Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_1403/The-Significance-Of-Ocular-Findings-In-The-Diagnosis-Of-Fabrys-Disease