Atlas of Ophthalmology

Lenticonus

Lenticonus
Conelike bulging of the superficial lens cortex and thinning of capsule in the anterior, posterior, or both poles of the lens associated with high myopia. Often occurs in Alport's Syndrome. Can be associated with cataract.
Foulks, Gary N., M.D., USA, M.D., Philadelphia
H27, Q12.0
Lens -> Congenital and Juvenile Cataracts, Usually Bilateral (see also: Congenital Syndromes) -> Lenticonus (-globus)
lens; congenital syndromes, congenital cataract
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