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Herpes Corneae, Granulomatous Reaction Against Descemt's Membrane

Herpes Corneae, Granulomatous Reaction Against Descemt's Membrane
Recurrrent herpes corneae can lead to a granulomatous reaction against Descemet's membrane. Extensive superficial and deep vascularisation with central necrosis. Keratoplasty is indicated.
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany
H19.13
Cornea -> Keratitis, Keratouveitis (Infectious/Non-Infectious/Neuroparalytic/Parasitic) -> Disciform/Stromal/Interstitial/ Parenchymal Keratitis -> Viral Keratitis -> Herpes Simplex Stromal Keratitis
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