Atlas of Ophthalmology

Lipid Keratopathy, Vascularised

Lipid Keratopathy, Vascularised
Lipid deposits occur at the leading edge of blood vessels in the cornea as creamy white arcuate or disciform shapes, in this case due to prior keratitis. Histologically the deposits contain lipids and cholesterol.
Foulks, Gary N., M.D., USA, M.D., Philadelphia
H18.48
Cornea -> Degenerations, Chronic Aquired Keratopathies -> Central or Diffuse Degenerations -> Lipid Degeneration
cornea
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